What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Scholar in Translational Neurorehabilitation Research position at University of Kentucky Health System (Uk Health)?
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Postdoctoral Scholar in Translational Neurorehabilitation Research |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU14996 |
| Department Name | 7H951:PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHAB - RESEARCH DIV |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $28.00 - $35.00 |
| Type of Position | Temporary |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | PhD in Neuroscience or related discipline. |
| Required Related Experience | No experience required |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | N/A |
| Physical Requirements | Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or sitting for long periods of time. |
| Shift | Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Job Summary | Physical Medicine Post-Doctoral Fellow position is utilized to support Dr. Sachdeva’s clinical research on effects of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on motor, autonomic and metabolic function in individuals with various neurological conditions. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational and time management abilities; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment. Experience with human participant research, data collection and analysis, statistical software, and scientific manuscript preparation. Familiarity with neurological rehabilitation, spinal cord injury research, and neuromodulation techniques is desirable. Willingness to interact with research participants and coordinate study activities across clinical and laboratory settings. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | PhD in Neuroscience or related discipline with minimum two first author publications in peer-reviewed journals. Preferred but not required: experience working with individuals with disability; Physical Therapy degree; Phlebotomy Certification; experience with Matlab, Python or R. |
| Deadline to Apply | |
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Salary : $28 - $35