Jobs & Fellowships
Available: Research Position In Movement Science/Mobility Rehabilitation
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute, internationally known for its research in cognitive neuroscience and cognitive rehabilitation, is launching a new program area in movement science/ mobility rehabilitation with the intention to fill approximately 4 Institute Scientist positions over the next 6 years. We now seek a clinical scientist to assist with building the program and recruiting other investigators. Applicants should have a background in movement science and experience in translational research, particularly as applied to neurologic populations. A background in neuroplasticity as affected by intensive practice and/or as modulated by pharmacologic agents or electrical stimulation is desirable. The ideal candidate is a mid-career scientist (Physical Therapy, Physiatry, Neurology, Kinesiology, or related) with a track record of extramural funding and a desire to apply the latest research tools to the development of innovative treatment protocols. Early career investigators who have completed a research fellowship and have a strong initial track record will be considered.
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. The appropriate candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the development of this new program area.
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, Administrator
MRRI, MossRehab @ Elkins Park
2nd Floor West Building
60 E. Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
or whelihank@einstein.edu.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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