Postdoctoral Scholar in Translational Neurorehabilitation Research

Department: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Research Division, Lexington, KY

Temporary, full-time position.

About the Role

Postdoctoral Fellow position supporting Dr. Sachdeva’s clinical research on the effects of transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation on motor, autonomic, and metabolic function in individuals with various neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct human participant research, including data collection and analysis.
• Prepare scientific manuscripts and reports.
• Coordinate study activities across clinical and laboratory settings.
• Interact with research participants.
• Supervise research-related tasks as needed.

Requirements

• PhD in Neuroscience or a related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Experience with statistical software and scientific manuscript preparation.
• Willingness to handle average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or sit for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Physical Therapy degree.
• Phlebotomy Certification.
• Proficiency in Matlab, Python, or R.
• Familiarity with neurological rehabilitation, spinal cord injury research, and neuromodulation techniques.

Skills

• Human participant research.
• Data collection and analysis.
• Statistical software.
• Scientific manuscript preparation.

Pay

$28.00 - $35.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.