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Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Physical Therapy

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedPost Doctoral Fellow - Department of Physical Therapyat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The purpose of the Postdoctoral Scholar/Fellow positions is to provide individuals, who have recently (within the past 6 years) completed a doctoral degree, with a full-time program of advanced academic preparation and research training under the guidance of a supervising Faculty Mentor. Postdoctoral appointments are temporary by nature and are designed to develop the Postdoctoral Scholar/Fellow as an independent scientist and to enhance their professional skills. Postdoctoral Scholars/Fellows are considered to be in training for future faculty teaching/ research positions or for a position suited to their desired career outcomes and recognized for their dual status as trainees and employees.

Postdoctoral Scholars/Fellows provide leadership in the design and management of research programs. They additionally assist their Faculty Mentor(s) in designing protocols as well as training and/or supervising technical research staff to complete research projects. With the assistance of the Faculty Mentor, postdoctoral scholars/fellows write research grants with the goal of obtaining additional research grants. They conduct independent research that is expected to result in scholarly publications and presentations for research funding at scientific meetings.

The postdoctoral scholars/fellows complete technical laboratory and/or field experimental procedures. They conduct independent research with grant funding they were responsible for obtaining. Postdoctoral scholars /fellows, with permission and supervision of their mentor(s), may also be involved with the training of undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory, which is another key aspect towards their preparation for future academic and non-academic positions.

Essential Functions:

Perform scientific techniques or research protocols. Assist the Principal Investigator in designing and performing protocols. Design and perform experiments. Collect and log research data. Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Assist other lab members with experiments as required. May mentor research assistants and students.

With the assistance of the mentor, find and write research grants with the goal of obtaining additional research grant funding. Responsibilities may also include coordinating correspondence with applicants and grantees, acknowledging receipts of proposals, and maintaining a system to track proposals.

Evaluate and perform preliminary analysis of the data using graphs, charts or tables to highlight the key points of the research results collected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated.

Prepare and present presentations regarding research project results for professional, scientific and academic conferences. Summarize and organize data results for submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication. Fact-check, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy.

Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required. Order and organize required research supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness and organization of work station.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

The purpose of this National Multiple Sclerosis Society Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation Research is to provide individuals, who have recently (within the past 6 years) completed a doctoral degree, with a full-time program of advanced academic preparation and research training under the guidance of a supervising Faculty Mentor, Dr. Nora Fritz. The Neuroimaging and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory (https://cphs.wayne.edu/research/nnl.php) a) studies influence of cognitive and psychological function on motor performance in persons with neurological disorders b) utilizes technology (e.g., ecological momentary assessment, wearable sensors, MRI, fNIRS, virtual reality) to enhance the investigation of pathology and symptoms in persons with neurological disorders c) investigates novel rehabilitation interventions for persons with neurological disorders

Qualifications:

Education: Doctorate degree

Requires advanced knowledge in a field of science or learning, predominantly intellectual in character.

This knowledge is acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.

Experience: Intermediate (3 to 4 years job-related experience)

Job related experience can include doctorate training. Experience performing basic research techniques,

preferred. Must have distinguished themselves in research. Prior recipient of funding for research based on individual achievements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work independently. Ability to secure grants and funding for research. Ability to collect, analyze, summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results to the field. Knowledge of and experience with current scientific integrity principles. Excellent time management and organization skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office software skills.

Preferred qualifications:

This position will require a full-time 2-year commitment. Doctorate degree in rehabilitation science, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a related field. The candidate must also bring strong skills in project management, ethical conduct of research, quantitative data analysis, data management, and scientific writing. The candidate must also demonstrate a strong commitment to a career in research and professional leadership. Applicants with first-authored publications and/or grant-writing experience will be given priority. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Able to maintain a friendly and approachable manner. Able to work effectively in teams. Self-starter, independent thinker, highly motivated, superior planning and organizing skills. Must possess high level problem solving skills and be proficient at multi-tasking. Must be able to meet deadlines. Data collection and data management. Experience with statistical analyses preferred. Basic related scientific techniques and procedures as learned from academic laboratory or field experimental experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Preference will be given to individuals who are eligible for Physical Therapy licensure in the state of Michigan. Clinical experience working with individuals with neurological disorders is preferred. Interested candidates should submit a NIH biosketch and goals for the postdoctoral fellowship to Dr. Nora Fritz, [email protected].

School/College/Division:

H18 - Pharmacy & Health Science

Primary department:

H1913 - Physical Therapy

Employment type:

+ Regular Employee

+ Job type: Full Time

+ Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

+ Compensation type: Annual Salary

+ Salary minimum: TBD

+ Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific conferences.

Job openings:

+ Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.