Post-Doctoral Fellow Research - Perez Lab, Arms + Hands Lab, Full-time
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Job Info

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The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Arms + Hands will assist in the design, development, execution, and implementation of scientific research and/or development in collaboration with the research team of his/her assigned Principal Investigator. Experience with neurophysiology and/or neuroimaging is preferred.
The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Arms + Hands will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Arms + Hands will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Principal Responsibilities
The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Arms + Hands:

1. Ensures the design, development, execution and implementation of scientific research and/or development in collaboration with a research team.
2. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and products.
3. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
4. Assists with development of collaborative projects within and outside the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and test ideas for new projects development.
5. Applies for fellowships and grants for external lab funding and career development.
6. Participates in weekly lab meetings, journal clubs and seminars.
7. Builds and maintains a well-organized and accountable journal of own laboratory protocols, experiments, results and analyses.
8. Develops, submits and publishes results of research projects in scientific journals and presents data to public conferences/seminars when needed.
9. Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

1. Reports directly to the assigned Principal Investigator

Working Conditions

1. Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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