OPEN RANK RESEARCH POSITION

Center for Neuroscience & Neurological Recovery
Methodist Rehabilitation | Jackson, Mississippi

The Center for Neuroscience & Neurological Recovery at Methodist Rehabilitation is seeking candidates for a full-time, open-rank research position within a human research program focused on neurological recovery after stroke and spinal cord injury.

Title commensurate with qualifications and experience. Flexible start date.

Research Areas

• Neurophysiology and mechanisms of recovery
• Clinical movement science
• Brain and spinal cord neuromodulation
• Rehabilitation technologies and robotics
• Translational human neuroscience research

The position offers opportunities to develop independent and collaborative research programs within an interdisciplinary environment involving scientists, physicians, therapists, and engineers. Research is embedded within inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings and supported by infrastructure for neurophysiology and movement analysis.

Qualifications

• PhD, PT/PhD, or equivalent terminal degree
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity
• Experience in clinical/translational research
• Potential for and/or evidence of securing external funding
• Eligibility to work in the United States

The position is funded by the Wilson Research Foundation, affiliated with Methodist Rehabilitation.

Opportunities for academic affiliation with the University of Mississippi Medical Center are also available.

Application Instructions

Please send the following materials to research@mmrcrehab.org:

• Curriculum vitae
• Brief statement of research interests and future directions

Learn more: https://methodistrehab.org/why-choose-us/research/