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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.

Skills:

• 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.

Job Duties Outlined:

• 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 Reh bilitation, understand and follow IACUC, animal, and biosafety protocols, and attend regular lab meetings.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• 3 professional references (Name and email addresses).

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

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