Jobs & Fellowships
Research Position in Movement Science/Mobility Rehabilitation
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute, internationally known for its research in neuroscience and neurorehabilitation, seeks a clinical scientist to join its expanding program in movement science and motor disability. Applicants should have a background in movement science and experience in translational research, particularly as applied to neurologic populations. An interest in neuroplasticity as affected by intensive practice and/or as modulated by pharmacologic agents or electrical stimulation is desirable. Early career investigators completing postdoctoral research training, as well as mid-career scientists (Physical Therapy, Physiatry, Neurology, Kinesiology, or related) are welcome to apply.
This full-time research position offers numerous opportunities for collaboration with other MRRI investigators and skilled MossRehab clinicians, and with colleagues in cognitive neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania, including those involved in structural and functional neuroimaging, TMS, and tDCS. Office and laboratory space are available in a newly renovated research building, with ready access to relevant patient populations and a core gait and motion laboratory facility.
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network is proud to offer our employees unparalleled career opportunities including competitive compensation, attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous vacation time, and tuition reimbursement. EOE
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and 3 letters of reference to:
Kevin Whelihan, Research Administrator
MossRehab Research Institute
50 Township Line Rd.
Elkins Park, PA 19027
FAX 215-663-6113
or email whelihank@einstein.edu
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Neuropsychology Lab Coordinator
We seek a bright, unusually capable person for a half-time (20 hours per week) position as Neuropsychology Lab Manager at the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI) in Elkins Park, PA. This Manager will coordinate IRB submissions and reports, perform literature searches, use reference software to prepare manuscripts and grants for submission, prepare and edit documents such as the MRRI Annual Report, and provide other professional support services to a growing team of renowned investigators in neuro-rehabilitation research. Bachelors or Masters degree is required; psychology, neuroscience, biomedical science, or related fields preferred, but will consider any qualified candidate. Previous experience in research with human subjects strongly preferred. Previous experience with technical writing a plus. Must be extremely well organized and efficient, with excellent computer skills, interpersonal skills, and written and oral communication. We seek the rare person who can attend to "big-picture" priorities as well as details, and who can work independently as required. This is a permanent position that is not dependent upon grant funding. Hours and days of week are flexible but should be consistent week to week. MRRI and the parent organization, Einstein Healthcare Network, are equal opportunity employers. Health insurance and other benefits are available. Applications from members of under-represented minority groups and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Send resume or Curriculum Vitae including e-mail addresses and phone numbers of at least two professional/ academic references, and a cover letter (mandatory) highlighting relevant skills and experience, to:
Kevin Whelihan, Research Administrator
MossRehab Research Institute
50 Township Line Rd.
Elkins Park, PA 19027
FAX 215-663-6113
or email whelihank@einstein.edu
Research Assistant - Traumatic Brain Injury Studies
Research Assistant needed for full-time opening, with benefits, at Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute in Elkins Park, PA (www.mrri.org). The successful candidate will screen and recruit participants, administer interviews and test protocols, and assist with data management in a busy clinical research center studying treatments and outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) with multiple federal grants. Bachelors or Masters degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field required. Must have outstanding interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families and staff in a medical rehabilitation environment. Must have outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail and excellent computer skills. Strong preference will be given to candidates with prior research experience and/ or experience with disability populations. We seek a person with high energy who is capable of multi-tasking, and can work both independently and as part of a team.
Send resume or CV with at least 3 academic/ professional references (phone and email contacts) and cover letter (required) to:
Kevin Whelihan, Research Administrator
MossRehab Research Institute
50 Township Line Rd.
Elkins Park, PA 19027
FAX 215-663-6113
or email whelihank@einstein.edu
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship
Two year fellowship available within the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), for research training in cognitive (neuro)science and (neuro)rehabilitation. MRRI scientists, and their fellows, conduct research in one or more of the following areas:
- imaging findings, treatments and outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI),
- cognitive neuroscience of action in healthy and stroke participants,
- language and aphasia.
TBI research includes recovery from minimally conscious/vegetative states and treatments for behavioral, emotional, and cognitive regulation, as well as use of structural and functional imaging to inform prognosis and treatment selection. Action research includes motor planning/motor learning, spatial representation, and selection of objects for action. Language research includes normal and impaired (aphasic) speech production and comprehension, with particular emphasis on semantic and syntactic aspects of processing. MRRI research also examines mechanisms of cognitive impairment after stroke and TBI and the behavioral and neural impact of training and drug-based treatment.
Available research mentors include John Whyte, Tessa Hart, Laurel Buxbaum, Steve Jax, Junghoon Kim and Dan Mirman. Collaborations at Penn allow training in neural imaging, voxelwise lesion-symptom mapping, and TMS. Candidates should have a doctorate in neuropsychology/neuroscience, experimental psychology, rehabilitation psychology, rehabilitation sciences, rehabilitation medicine or related field, and must be interested in developing an independent research career.
MRRI/Penn are recognized by a Rehabilitation Research Infrastructure grant from NIH (www.ncrrn.org). Send CV and letter detailing research interests and goals to:
Kevin Whelihan, Research Administrator
MossRehab Research Institute
50 Township Line Rd.
Elkins Park, PA 19027
FAX 215-663-6113
or email whelihank@einstein.edu
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship
Two year fellowship available within the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), for research training in cognitive (neuro)science and (neuro)rehabilitation. MRRI scientists, and their fellows, conduct federally funded research in three main areas:
- treatments and outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI),
- cognitive neuroscience of action in healthy and stroke participants,
- language and aphasia.
TBI research includes recovery from minimally conscious/vegetative states and treatments for behavioral, emotional, and cognitive regulation. Action research includes motor planning/motor learning, spatial representation, and selection of objects for action. Language research includes normal and impaired (aphasic) speech production and comprehension, with particular emphasis on semantic and syntactic aspects of processing. MRRI research also examines mechanisms of cognitive impairment after stroke and TBI and the behavioral and neural impact of training and drug-based treatment.
Available research mentors include John Whyte, Tessa Hart, Laurel Buxbaum, Steve Jax, Myrna Schwartz, and Dan Mirman. Collaborations at Penn allow training in neural imaging, voxelwise lesion-symptom mapping, and TMS. Candidates should have a doctorate in neuropsychology/neuroscience, experimental psychology, rehabilitation psychology, rehabilitation sciences, rehabilitation medicine or related field, and must be interested in developing an independent research career.
MRRI/Penn are recognized by a Rehabilitation Research Infrastructure grant from NIH (www.ncrrn.org). Send CV and letter detailing research interests and goals to:
Kevin Whelihan, Research Administrator
MossRehab Research Institute
60 E. Township Line Rd.
Elkins Park, PA 19027
FAX 215-663-6113
or email whelihank@einstein.edu
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship
Two year fellowship available within the MossRehab Research Institute (MRRI), in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), for research training in cognitive (neuro)science and (neuro)rehabilitation. MRRI scientists conduct federally funded research on normal cognition and language; mechanisms of cognitive impairment after stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI); and the behavioral and neural impact of training and drug-based treatment. Fellows receive hands-on training in one or more specialty areas, including: cognitive rehabilitation of TBI; disorders of language processing (aphasia); the cognitive neuropsychology of motor planning and skilled action; and the cognitive neuroscience of attention and cognitive control. Available research mentors include Myrna Schwartz, John Whyte, Laurel Buxbaum, Tessa Hart, Junghoon Kim, and Steve Jax. Collaborations at Penn allow training in neuroimaging, voxelwise lesion-symptom mapping, and TMS. Candidates should have a doctorate in neuropsychology; cognitive psychology; psychology of language; rehabilitation medicine or related field, and be interested in developing an independent research career.
MRRI/Penn are recognized by a Rehabilitation Research Infrastructure grant from NIH (www.ncrrn.org). Send CV and letter detailing research interests and goals to:
Kevin Whelihan, Research Administrator
MossRehab Research Institute
60 E. Township Line Rd.
Elkins Park, PA 19027
FAX 215-663-6113
or email whelihank@einstein.edu