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Prosthetic-Orthotic Research Team Scientist

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Northwestern University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-02
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Clinical Research
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist, Clinical Research
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Location Chicago, Illinois

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure-eligible Team Scientist at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor for research and education opportunities at the Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center (NUPOC). This person will complement and expand a thriving and long-standing research program involving multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, clinicians, and other rehabilitation scientists.

NUPOC operates a Masters in Prosthetics and Orthotics clinical education program and houses the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Motion Analysis Research Laboratory, a state-of-the-art laboratory for biomechanical measurement of human movement

Responsibilities:
  • Develop a research program portfolio independently and in collaboration with others, within and outside of PM&R and within and outside of Northwestern University, by conducting research related to prosthetics, orthotics, rehabilitation, applied biomechanics, and/or biomedical engineering.
  • Write and generate research grant proposals and secure extramural research funding, related to prosthetics and orthotics.
  • Provide teaching and mentorship for MPO, medical, undergraduate, and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty members.
  • Write and submit manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and present at national or international conferences related to research.
  • Participate in and collaborate in Department activities, as requested by the Department Chair.
  • Qualifications:
  • Doctorate degree from accredited university required;
    Doctorate in an Engineering specialty, Prosthetics-Orthotics, or related discipline, preferred.
  • Postdoctoral research experience, at least 2 years, required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in rehabilitation, prosthetics, and/or orthotics related research preferred.
  • Proven track record of successful research publications and presentations is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to write and generate research grant proposals and secure extramural research funding, preferred.
  • Training and/or experience with motion capture, biomechanics, motor control, robotics, sensors, or rehabilitation science preferred.
  • Passion for prosthetics-orthotics and rehabilitation research, and dedication to improving the prosthetics-orthotics and rehabilitation professions.
  • Salary range: $100,000 - $120,000

    Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability;

    internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

    At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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    Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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