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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research - Strength & Endurance Lab

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description SummaryThe Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research will assist in the design, development, execution, and implementation of scientific research and/or development in collaboration with a research team.

The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research 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.

Job Description

The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research will:

Ensure the design, development, execution and implementation of scientific research and/or development in collaboration with a research team.Investigate the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and products.Maintain substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.Assist with the development of collaborative projects within and outside the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and test ideas for new projects development.Apply for fellowships and grants for external lab funding and career development.Participate in weekly lab meetings, journal clubs and seminars.Build and maintain a well-organized and accountable journal of own laboratory protocols, experiments, results and analyses.Develop, submit and publish results of research projects in scientific journals and present data to public conferences/seminars when needed.Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting RelationshipsReports directly to assigned Research Scientist or Principal Investigator.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities RequiredRequires the academic knowledge associated with a doctorate degree.Typically, less than 4 years of postdoctoral training.Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.General knowledge or interest in rehabilitation and specific knowledge in biomedical or clinical principles.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed to participate as 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 independently strengthen/develop new external collaborations.Ability to timely plan and coordinate project completions.

Working ConditionsNormal laboratory environment within a hospital setting with little or no exposure to biohazard materials.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.#J-18808-Ljbffr