Post-Doctoral Fellow - Lab of Dr. Aaron Wong

Thomas Jefferson University • Montgomery County, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Klein Family Parkinson’s Rehabilitation Center at MossRehab, in conjunction with the Cognitive-Motor Learning Laboratory at the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI) located in Elkins Park, PA, has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow starting in Fall 2026. Under the direction of Aaron Wong, Ph.D., the postdoctoral fellow will investigate the impact of Parkinson’s Disease and the role of the basal ganglia on behavior. Research will involve analysis of movement responses and/or decisions in neurotypicals and individuals with Parkinson’s disease. More broadly, this work seeks to understand how impairments of the basal ganglia impact habit formation and effort-based decision making, and the fellow will be encouraged to explore these larger themes in establishing an independent line of work. MRRI is internationally known for its research in neuroscience and neurorehabilitation, and maintains a strong postdoctoral training program. This is an approximately 2 year position, and offers competitive salary and benefits.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. or anticipate a Ph.D. by Summer 2026 in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Psychology, Kinesiology, or a closely related discipline.
• Email a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Wong.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise or substantial interest in neuroeconomics and motor learning.
• Prior experience working with clinical populations.
• Skills in programming, data analysis, and statistics.
• A strong record of research productivity.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the impact of Parkinson’s Disease and the role of the basal ganglia on behavior.
• Analyze movement responses and/or decisions in neurotypicals and individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
• Explore how impairments of the basal ganglia impact habit formation and effort-based decision making.
• Establish an independent line of work.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription)
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits (group rates on insurance and discounts)
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree