Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-21109-026

Physical work location: 5 East 98th Street, New York, NY 10029

Principal Investigator: Dr. David Putrino
Administrative Contact: patrycja.graczyk@mountsinai.org | 646-284-9161

About the role

We seek a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on a novel clinical trial at the Charles Lazarus Children’s Abilities Center at Mount Sinai in New York. The position may be hybrid (in-person and remote), but in-person attendance is required. The research will investigate the impact of implanted neurostimulation technologies paired with intensive neurorehabilitation on restoration of lower and upper extremity function in children (13–21 years old) with cerebral palsy and spinal cord injury.

A large amount of longitudinal clinical data is being collected in REDCap, and detailed kinematic and kinetic data will be collected using a Vicon marker-based motion capture system. Familiarity with marker-based motion capture systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use of a marker-based motion capture system to collect kinematic and kinetic data
• Perform functional outcome measures of upper and lower extremity function
• Supervise and deliver motor rehabilitation

Requirements

• PhD and a clinical degree in Physical Therapy (PT) or Occupational Therapy (OT)
• Clinical neurorehabilitation experience
• Experience with motion capture technology

Project Goals & Outcomes

• Implantation of >5 patients with cerebral palsy with a vagus nerve stimulator over five years
• Implantation of >5 patients with spinal cord injury with an epidural spinal stimulator over five years
• Collection of longitudinal motion capture and functional outcomes in response to neurostimulation treatment

About the Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care and transforming healthcare through innovation, education, and research.

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees across eight hospitals, over 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. We advance health for all people by tackling complex health challenges and delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $72,500 – $80,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and operational need.