Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research - Arms & Hands Lab - Dr. Monica Perez

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research

• Ensures the design, development, execution and implementation of scientific research and/or development in collaboration with a research team.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and products.
• Manages substantial knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art principles and theories.
• Assists with development of collaborative projects within and outside the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and tests ideas for new projects development.
• Applies for fellowships and grants for external lab funding and career development.
• Participates in weekly lab meetings, journal clubs and seminars.
• Builds and maintains a well‑organized and accountable journal of own laboratory protocols, experiments, results and analyses.
• Develops, submits and publishes results of research projects to scientific journals and presents data at public conferences/seminars when needed.
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab.

• Reports directly to the assigned Principal Investigator.

• Requires 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.

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.