Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Description

The Musculoskeletal Control and Dynamics Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology is conducting research to evaluate the feasibility of using music-based biofeedback to assist persons with Parkinson's disease in their gait training. We welcome applications for a postdoctoral fellow to take a lead role in this newly funded NIH research project (Grant # 1R34AT013265-01A1).

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, or a related field
• Candidates in ABD (“all but dissertation”) status will also be considered
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Excellent written, verbal and computer skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and execute human subjects research experiments
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior clinical or research experience with persons with Parkinson’s disease

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for the planning, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of experiments regarding the NIH-funded study of the use of musical biofeedback to train postural control in persons with Parkinson’s disease. The Postdoctoral Fellow will also be responsible to contribute to the study design and execution of related projects in the lab.
• The Postdoctoral Fellow will collect, document, organize, analyze, and present data and results from human subject experimentation.
• In addition, the Postdoctoral Fellow will provide research guidance to junior trainees, including graduate students and student research assistants in the laboratory.
• The Postdoctoral Fellow is responsible for the scientific operations of the laboratory regarding the new NIH study.
• The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals and presents findings at conferences.
• The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to submitting fellowship and grant applications to obtain further funding for the lab as well as leading submissions to secure independent research funding.
• This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Department

Biomedical Engineering

Compensation Range

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base range for this position is $63,000 - $67,000. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at:

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EEO Statement:

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