This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11611362 By joining our team,you\'ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You\'ll work ina truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championedthrough words and actions. You\'ll contribute to an innovative culturethat is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery andcompassion. You\'ll play a role in something that\'s never been donebefore as we integrate science and clinical care to help patientsachieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.

　　Job Description Summary

　　Our research laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join ourteam and contribute to research projects centered aroundneuroplasticity, motor control, and rehabilitation in individuals withneurological deficits like multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury. Inthis position, the fellow will work on a variety of projects thatutilize techniques such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS),electromyography (EMG), functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI),and other techniques. The postdoctoral fellow will work collaborativelywith a diverse team consisting of engineers, therapists, physicians, andscientists to design, develop, execute, and implement scientificresearch.

　　Please head to the following link to learn more about SRALab research:https://www.sralab.org/research

　　To learn more about the Principal Investigator: Milap Sandhu, pleasehead over to the following link:https://www.sralab.org/researchers/milap-sandhu-pt-phd

　　The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research will consistently demonstrate supportof the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and CoreValues by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts andshowing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellowemployees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in theinterest of the institute.

　　The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research will demonstrate Shirley RyanAbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability,Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service andCore Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitmentto Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

　　Job Description

　　The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research will:

　　Designs, develops, and executes scientific research pertaining toneuroplasticity, motor control, neurophysiology, functionalneuroimaging and electrical stimulation in collaboration with aresearch team.Participates in weekly lab meetings, journal clubs, and seminars.Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety ofscientific principles and theories to potential inventions andproducts.Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles andtheories.Assists with development of collaborative projects within andoutside the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and test ideas for new projectsdevelopment.Applies for fellowships and grants for external lab funding andcareer development.Participates in weekly lab meetings, journal clubs and seminars.Builds and maintains a well-organized and accountable journal of ownlaboratory protocols, experiments, results, and analyses.Reporting Relationships

　　Reports directly to the assigned Principal InvestigatorKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

　　Ph.D. or equivalent in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, motorcontrol, or a related field.Research experience in one or more of the following areas ispreferred: TMS, EMG, MRI imaging or advanced signal processing.Experience in human-related experiments, motor control or learningis preferred.Experience with programming languages such as R, MATLAB, Python,etc.Strong wr ting skills demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.General knowledge or interest in rehabilitation and specificknowledge in biomedical or clinical principles.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed to participateas a creative member of a growing research team.Ability to exchange ideas and to work closely with clinicians,patients, and professional organizations.Willingness to network within the Institute and to independentlystrengthen/develop new external collaborations.Working Conditions

　　Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust orextreme temperature.General laboratory setting with clinical equipment like Biodex,Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator, Robotic devices, exerciseequipment, and treadmills.Ability to move equipment and materials as needed.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature andlevel of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of allresponsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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