About this opportunity
Massachusetts General Hospital lists this Postdoctoral Fellow opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Job Summary
Postdoctoral Fellow
The Cognitive-Motor Behavior Lab at the Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions (Principal Investigator: Dr. Prudence Plummer) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar (40 hours per week) to work on clinical and rehabilitation research in multiple sclerosis (MS). The position is funded by a National MS Society Mentor-Based Postdoctoral Training Grant.
The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for aspects of project management across several types of projects, new project design and development, data analysis, and dissemination activities. Initially, the postdoctoral fellow will play a crucial role in managing an ongoing clinical trial of combined pharmacological and rehabilitation interventions in people with MS and other studies investigating mechanisms of fatigue, visual attention during postural control tasks, and intervention-related clinical outcomes under different models of care. Information about the lab and projects can be found here: research/labs-facilities/cognitive-motor-behavior-lab.
The Mass General Brigham community is an outstanding environment for training in clinical and rehabilitation research. The successful fellow will receive training in developing scientific concepts and related analytical designs with a focus on rehabilitation clinical trials, mixed, methods, hybrid trials, and implementation science to prepare the postdoctoral fellow to contribute significantly to the field of rehabilitation research in MS.
Qualifications
Principal duties and responsibilities
Mentor-directed research activities (50%)Dalfampridine combined with physical therapy for improving mobility impairment in people with MS
Sensorimotor mechanisms of fatigue in MS
Visual attention and postural stability during distracted walking
Examination of longitudinal rehabilitation outcome data in people with progressive MS
Identifying barriers to accessing rehabilitation by people with progressive MS
Other lab projects
Postdoctoral fellow directed research activities (30%)Development of an independent project related to MS rehabilitation and aligned with the focus of the Cognitive-Motor Behavior Lab
Professional development (10%)Participation in weekly lab meetings
Supervisory responsibility and mentorship of doctoral and masters students
Conference attendance and participation
Attendance at weekly doctoral seminar
Selected courses, training workshops, seminars (10%), may include:Responsible Conduct of Research
Statistical methods
Implementation Science workshops
Design and conduct of clinical trials
Grant writing courses and workshops
Navigating NIH pathway to independence
Education, experience, qualifications
PhD in a health or rehabilitation field.
Clinical training in a health or rehabilitation specialty (e.g., physical therapy) or well-aligned expertise without a clinical degree (e.g., kinesiology, human movement science).
Interest in pursuing a career in rehabilitation research in MS.
Ability and willingness to commit to a minimum of 2 years to the postdoctoral fellowship.
Skills required
Excellent critical thinking and appraisal skills
Ability to learn quickly with sufficient resources and training, analytical thinker
Strong background in statistics, biostatistics
Experience with movement analysis systems and/or cognitive assessment
First author of one or more peer-reviewed scientific publications or preprint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate with other lab members and scientists
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
The compensation range for this role is between $$71,750 - $81,179. Candidate experience is thoughtfully considered throughout the recruitment process, and those with significant experience may be considered for compensation above the starting range listed, as consistent with organizational guidelines and internal equity
Years of experience
0 $71,750 - $73,544
1 $73,544 - $75,382
2 $75,382 - $77,267
3 $77,267 - $79,199
4+ $79,199 - $81,179
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
Two Constitution Wharf
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
1700 The MGH Institute of Health Professions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .
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