"Postdoctoral Research Associate"

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Company:
University of the District of Columbia

Job Location:
Washington, District of Columbia 20008

Category:
Biological and Biomedical Engineering

Type:
Full-Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Status: Full Time, Temporary

DS0058/8

Salary Range: $26.00-$32.97 per hour

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Center for Biomechanical and Rehabilitation (CBRE) Laboratory at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with research interests tied to in mobility, gait, balance, biomechanics, prosthetics and/or assistive robotics.

The Postdoctoral Associate's responsibilities include but are not limited to conducting experiments and acquiring data, analyzing and interpreting data, developing models and identification algorithms, performing statistical analyses, preparing manuscripts and conference presentations, and other related tasks. The Associate may lead and direct the work of lower-level research staff. The position is full-time, for at least one year, with the possibility of renewal for multiple years pending satisfactory performance and funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct high quality research
• Work closely with the PI, graduate and undergraduate students
• Participate in relevant teaching and outreach activities
• Present at conferences and publish peer-reviewed publications
• Facilitate progress reports
• Seek external funding to support and expand upon research activities
• To initiate research projects

Minimum Job Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Rehabilitation Engineering or another related field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics) by time of appointment
• Knowledge of human subject research
• Motivation and self-direction
• Exemplary problem-solving, as well as written and oral communication skills
• Eligibility to work legally in the United States
• A track record of scholarly research
• Ability to work with the research team which includes undergraduate and graduate students
• Experience with biostatistics and data analysis is desirable

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