Post Doctoral Researcher

Job Summary

The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Professions is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Binder-Markey. The post-doctoral fellow will join an interprofessional team engaged in translational basic health science research. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the potential for extension of the position based on scholarly productivity, 6-month and year evaluations, and availability of resources.

Essential Functions

• Carry out in-vivo and ex-vivo physiological muscle testing in pre-clinical animal models.
• Carry out in-vivo physiological muscle testing in human subjects.
• Conduct biochemical and histological assays.
• Assist with training of research personnel.
• Supervise research assistants.
• Provide support and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate research students associated with the research group.
• Assist with supervision of research protocol implementation.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities, as required.
• Assist with securely storing and managing data.
• Assist with the scheduling, preparation, and documentation of research team meetings.
• Carry out administrative and management work associated with the program of research.
• Contribute to the preparation of the final report and manuscripts and presentation of project findings to internal and external parties.
• Perform basic statistical analyses including preparing data for analysis, and screening and cleaning data before analysis.
• Assist with data analysis.
• Communicate findings, data interpretation and reports to the research team and relevant members of multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with grant writing.
• Search pertinent scientific literature as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Rehab Sciences, or related field
• 1-2 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to a Research Career
• Ability to work independently, be proactive, and be innovative
• Willingness to learn and be a collaborative team member.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent Organizational and planning skills, including ability to prioritize a range of task and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This position is classified as a Full Time Exempt, grade K . Compensation for this grade ranges from $54,630.00 - $81,940.00. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.