Neuroscience Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Ref # M00090
Location: Houston Methodist Academic Institute, 6670 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030
Category: Academic Institute
Job Type: Full-Time
Posted Date: April 7, 2022

We seek a postdoctoral fellow with a degree in Neuroscience, Bioengineering, Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, or a related field. Successful candidates will work on an exciting program using neuromodulation approaches, including invasive and non-invasive spinal cord electrical stimulation. Projects focus on functional recovery and mobility after neurological injuries and disorders, such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, or stroke. This position is housed in a prolific lab with an emphasis on publications and opportunities for collaboration. Applicants could be involved in clinical trials, have grant writing opportunities, and the opportunity to further expand research expertise. Enthusiastic individuals seeking to work in a multidisciplinary team are encouraged to apply. Opportunities for collaboration with clinicians and scientists on existing clinical research projects, including robotic exoskeletons, neuroimaging, and animal models, are available. The postdoctoral fellow will become part of a dynamic environment within the Center for Translatiayonal Neural Prosthetics and Interfaces in the Department of Neurosurgery at Houston Methodist Research Institute, focused on interdisciplinary research programs that span the interface between sensorimotor neuroscience and neurorehabilitation. Houston Methodist is housed within the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest Medical Center, which was formed with a focus on innovation and research.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements

• Postdoctoral Fellow 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 – Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school or Doctoral Degree (PhD) in medical field (A letter from the academic institution certifying that all student work is complete will be considered for Postdoctoral Fellow 0 only.)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of biomedical research
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute was formed to rapidly and efficiently translate discoveries made in the laboratory and the clinic into new diagnostics, therapies and treatments. The research institute was created in 2004 to provide the infrastructure and support for these endeavors, and to house the technology and resources needed to make innovative breakthroughs in important areas of human disease. A 540,000 square foot building dedicated to research and clinical trials, the academic institute houses over 2,047 credentialed researchers conducting 1,470 ongoing clinical protocols.

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