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The Role
Conducts human-subjects research on neural recruitment mechanisms of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation for spinal cord injury. Responsibilities include designing experiments, recruiting and consenting participants, developing data analysis pipelines, performing statistical analyses, managing and validating data, preparing grants and manuscripts, presenting findings, conducting literature reviews, and training lab members under faculty supervision.
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LocationST. LOUIS, MO 63130
Position SummaryThe Seáñez Lab is seeking a postdoc to work on a project aimed at investigating neural recruitment mechanisms of non-invasive spinal cord stimulation in spinal cord injury. The postdoctoral researcher will take a lead role in designing and conducting experiments to assess how people with spinal cord injury learn to control their legs using different stimulation parameters.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.
Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):
Human Subjects Research
- Design and conduct research experiments following instructions and discussions with principal investigator.
- Develop procedures for data collection and data analysis.
- Subject recruitment and obtaining consent.
Data Analysis
- Develop data analysis pipeline for collected data.
- Perform statistical analysis for collected data and write interpretative reports.
- Verification of data quality, data management, and make recommendations to improve.
Dissemination of Research
- Assist with grant preparation and grant/clinical trial reporting.
- Prepare and submit manuscripts based on research project.
- Present research at national and international conferences.
- Conduct literature searches related to research project.
- Train other lab recruits and lab members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.Required QualificationsEducation:
Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.
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No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment ScreeningAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.EEO StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.Skills Required
- Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree
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