Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Overview

The Musculoskeletal Control and Dynamics Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology is conducting research to evaluate the feasibility of using music‑based biofeedback to assist persons with Parkinson's disease in their gait training. This postdoctoral fellow will take a lead role in a newly funded NIH research project (Grant # 1R34AT
013265-01A1).

• PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, or a related field.
• Candidates in ABD ("all but dissertation") status will also be considered.
• Expertise in the biomechanics of human movement or in physical rehabilitation.
• Excellent written, verbal, and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and execute human subjects research experiments.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment.

• Prior clinical or research experience with persons with Parkinson’s disease.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for planning, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of experiments regarding the NIH‑funded study of musical biofeedback to train postural control in persons with Parkinson’s disease. The fellow will also contribute to the study design and execution of related projects in the lab, collect, document, organize, analyze, and present data and results from human subject experimentation, provide research guidance to junior trainees, including graduate students and student research assistants, and lead the scientific operations related to the new NIH study.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead manuscript preparation for peer‑reviewed journals, present findings at conferences, contribute to submitting fellowship and grant applications to obtain further funding for the lab, and lead submissions to secure independent research funding.

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base range for this position is $63,000 - $67,000. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials.

This position requires a fully on‑site work arrangement.

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.

Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes. Stevens seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff.