"Postdoctoral Research Associate, DACL"

Postdoctoral Research Associate, DACL

Company:
University of the District of Columbia

Job Location:
Washington, 20008

Category:
Biological and Biomedical Engineering

Type:
Full-Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Status: Full Time, Temporary

Salary Range: $33.61 per hour ($69,905 annually)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Brief Description of Duties

The Center for Biomechanical and Rehabilitation (CBRE) Laboratory at the University of the District of Columbia is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a research interest in gait and balance (namely falls) in aging individuals.

This position will involve working within the CBRE Laboratory on a Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) sponsored project regarding the Safe at Home (SAH) falls prevention program. The Postdoctoral Associate's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: conducting experiments and collecting data, analyzing data, developing models and identification algorithms, performing statistical analyses, preparing manuscripts and conference presentations, assisting the CBRE Lab PI to prepare project reports, and other tasks. The position is full-time, for at least one year, with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and funding. Remuneration will be competitive and based on qualifications.

This position is primarily a temporary/training position in which the incumbent plays a substantive role in planning and conducting research by using quantitative and qualitative methods to collect, analyze and report data activities. In collaboration with the Principal Investigator, this role will participate in the planning of independent research, will analyze and interpret data, will publish results, will represent the university at conferences and meetings, and may develop new theories and methodologies. This position may also help the Principal Investigator to lead and direct the work of lower level research staff. This role performs work under the supervision of experienced researchers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts high quality research in the area of interest;
• Works closely with graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to joint projects;
• Participates with teaching and outreach activities and programs;
• Presents and publishes research findings at conferences and peer reviewed publications;
• Prepares progress reports for the funding sources;
• Seeks external funding to support and expand research activities to enhance the prestige and visibility of the University and to initiate research projects with government, private sector and public entities and the community.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Rehabilitation Engineering or another related field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics) by time of appointment
• Highly self-motivated and proactive, with exemplary problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of human subject research
• Experience with biostatistics and data analysis, preferred
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly research
• Interest in producing research publications
• Ability to work with the research team, as well as supervise undergrad and graduate students

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