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As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.\n Job Summary\nPostdoctoral FellowThe Cognitive-Motor Behavior Lab at the Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions (Principal Investigator: Dr. Prudence Plummer) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar (40 hours per week) to work on clinical and rehabilitation research in multiple sclerosis (MS). The position is funded by a National MS Society Mentor-Based Postdoctoral Training Grant.\nThe postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for aspects of project management across several types of projects, new project design and development, data analysis, and dissemination activities. Initially, the postdoctoral fellow will play a crucial role in managing an ongoing clinical trial of combined pharmacological and rehabilitation interventions in people with MS and other studies investigating mechanisms of fatigue, visual attention during postural control tasks, and intervention-related clinical outcomes under different models of care. Information about the lab and projects can be found here: https://www.mghihp.edu/research/labs-facilities/cognitive-motor-behavior-lab.\nThe Mass General Brigham community is an outstanding environment for training in clinical and rehabilitation research. The successful fellow will receive training in developing scientific concepts and related analytical designs with a focus on rehabilitation clinical trials, mixed, methods, hybrid trials, and implementation science to prepare the postdoctoral fellow to contribute significantly to the field of rehabilitation research in MS. \n Qualifications\nPrincipal duties and responsibilities\nMentor-directed research activities (50%)Dalfampridine combined with physical therapy for improving mobility impairment in people with MS\nSensorimotor mechanisms of fatigue in MS\nVisual attention and postural stability during distracted walking\nExamination of longitudinal rehabilitation outcome data in people with progressive MS\nIdentifying barriers to accessing rehabilitation by people with progressive MS\nOther lab projects\n\nPostdoctoral fellow directed research activities (30%)Development of an independent project related to MS rehabilitation and aligned with the focus of the Cognitive-Motor Behavior Lab\n\nProfessional development (10%)Participation in weekly lab meetings\nSupervisory responsibility and mentorship of doctoral and masters students\nConference attendance and participation\nAttendance at weekly doctoral seminar\n\nSelected courses, training workshops, seminars (10%), may include:Responsible Conduct of Research\nStatistical methods\nImplementation Science workshops\nDesign and conduct of clinical trials\nGrant writing courses and workshops\nNavigating NIH pathway to independence\n\nEducation, experience, qualifications\nPhD in a health or rehabilitation field.\nClinical training in a health or rehabilitation specialty (e.g., physical therapy) or well-aligned expertise without a clinical degree (e.g., kinesiology, human movement science).\nInterest in pursuing a career in rehabilitation research in MS.\nAbility and willingness to commit to a minimum of 2 years to the postdoctoral fellowship.\nSkills required\nExcellent critical thinking and appraisal skills\nAbility to learn quickly with sufficient resources and training, analytical thinker\nStrong background in statistics, biostatistics\nExperience with movement analysis systems and/or cognitive assessment\nFirst author of one or more peer-reviewed scientific publications or preprint\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills\nStrong problem-solving skills\nAbility to collaborate with other lab members and scientists\n Additional Job Details (if applicable)\nThe compensation range for this role is between $$71,750 - $81,179. Candidate experience is thoughtfully considered throughout the recruitment process, and those with significant experience may be considered for compensation above the starting range listed, as consistent with organizational guidelines and internal equity\nYears of experience \n0 $71,750 - $73,544 \n1 $73,544 - $75,382\n2 $75,382 - $77,267\n3 $77,267 - $79,199\n4+ $79,199 - $81,179\nRemote Type\nOnsiteWork Location\nTwo Constitution WharfScheduled Weekly Hours\n40Employee Type\nRegular Work Shift\nDay (United States of America) EEO Statement:\n1700 The MGH Institute of Health Professions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework\nAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. 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