Postdoctoral Fellow- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - JR007049
Company:
University of Kansas Medical Center
Job Location:
Kansas City, Kansas
Category:
Physicians
Type:
Full-Time
Department:
SOM KC Rehabilitation Medicine
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Rehab Medicine Education
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
NIH funded postdoctoral position available to investigate the role of spared brain regions on functional motor recovery after acquired brain injury (stroke, traumatic brain injury) utilizing animal models. This position offers an exciting opportunity to study the mechanisms of neuroplasticity and rehabilitation utilizing microelectrode array recording and stimulation techniques.
Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Kansas Medical Center are individuals who have received their terminal degree and who have opted to pursue further training in a postdoctoral appointment.
Postdoctoral scholarship is a time-limited appointment, the primary purpose of which is to provide research and/or scholarly training for an academic or research career. A postdoctoral scholar at KUMC is expected to: Participate in a full-time regimen of advanced training and research, train under the supervision of a faculty research mentor who will provide the opportunity for collaborative and independent research, as well promote publication of findings and preparation of research grants as determined by a mutual agreement between the postdoctoral scholar and the mentor, participate in relevant academic activities related to the preparation for a career in research or academia, participate in the University's Individual Development Plan policy for postdoctoral scholars, have a PhD or equivalent terminal degree (such as MD, DVM, PsyD, PharmD, etc.), and candidates should have strong English skills and demonstrate an ability to write and communicate with a scientific audience. Candidates must be able to independently plan, multi-task and complete projects. Ideally, the fellow will be expected to design and execute experiments, analyze data, write and prepare independent grant applications and manuscripts for scientific publications, and supervise graduate students.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications
Education: PhD in Neuroscience, Computer Science, Bioengineering, Physiology or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
- Experience with research involving animals.
- Animal Behavior training and testing.
- Single unit neurophysiology data acquisition and analysis.
- Highly motivated to learn, assertive, detail oriented, organized, can prioritize multiple tasks and work independently.
- Sound judgement, strong analytical skills and exceptional interpersonal skills
- Experience with Matlab and other quantitative laboratory tools.
- Conduct research on brain connectivity patterns using chronic neuronal recording techniques in behaving animals.
- Assist in behavioral traning of animals
- Prepare written and oral reports on research progress and participate in the preparation of manuscripts for publication.
- Perform collaborative studies with other research laboratories at KUMC.
- Actively apply for Postdoctoral Fellowship funding from various sponsors.
- Assist in training other postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research assistants in techniques used for investigation of brain connectivity.
- Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.
- Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and training sessions designated by the University and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, understand and follow IACUC, animal, and biosafety protocols, and attend regular lab meetings.
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- 3 professional references (Name and email addresses).
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$47,476.00 - $80,000.00
Minimum
$47,476.00
Midpoint
$66,000.00
Maximum
$80,000.00
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Postdoctoral-Fellow--Physical-Medicine-and-Rehabilitation_JR007049 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR007049.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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