Postdoctoral Fellow

Stevens Institute of Technology•Hoboken, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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).

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical or research experience with persons with Parkinson’s disease

Responsibilities

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.
Contribute to the study design and execution of related projects in the lab.
Collect, document, organize, analyze, and present data and results from human subject experimentation.
Provide research guidance to junior trainees, including graduate students and student research assistants in the laboratory.
Responsible for the scientific operations of the laboratory regarding the new NIH study.
Lead manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals and presents findings at conferences.
Contribute to submitting fellowship and grant applications to obtain further funding for the lab as well as leading submissions to secure independent research funding.