Connectionists: Post-Doctoral Fellow Center for Bionic Medicine, Full time

[Krishna Mummidisetty]

Post-Doctoral Fellow Center for Bionic Medicine, Full time



*Job Description*



*General Summary*



We are seeking a new Post-Doctoral fellow to work in the Max Näder Lab for
Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research (
https://www.sralab.org/research/labs/max-nader-lab-rehabilitation-technologies-and-outcomes-research
) housed in the Center of Bionic Medicine located downtown Chicago at the
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. The Post-Doc Fellow will report to the PI of the
lab Dr. Arun Jayaraman (
https://www.sralab.org/researchers/arun-jayaraman-pt-phd). The post doc
will use data from wearable sensors/technologies and machine learning
techniques to make clinical predictions and diagnostic tools. The position
is supported by NIDILRR, DOD, and private funds provided by the Shirley
Ryan AbilityLab. The position also includes collaborative work with Dr.
Konrad Kording at University of Pennsylvania.



A successful candidate should have a background in engineering, with
knowledge or interest in biomedical applications and data science. Strong
computational skills are required, with proficiency in MATLAB or Python. A
moderate level of independence will be expected, including the ability to
mentor undergraduate and graduate students.



The Post-Doc Fellow will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley
Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving
for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and
compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all
others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.



The Post-Doc Fellow will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core
Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability,
Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to
Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.





*Principal Responsibilities*



   1. Design, execute, and interpret research pertaining to wearable sensor
   technology. This includes data collection, processing, and algorithm
   development to extract meaningful information from body-worn sensors. May
   also include research in computer vision and pose estimation.
   2. Assist with development of collaborative projects within and outside
   the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and test ideas for new projects development.
   3. Apply for fellowships and grants for external lab funding and career
   development.
   4. Develop, submit and publish the results of research projects in high
   quality journals and present data to public conferences/seminars when
   needed.
   5. Participate weekly lab meetings, journal clubs and seminars.
   6. Build and maintain a well-organized and accountable journal of own
   laboratory protocols, experiments, results and analyses.
   7. Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of
   the AbilityLab.





*Reporting Relationships*



   1. Reports directly to the assigned Principal Investigator





*Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required*



   1. Requires the academic knowledge associated with a doctorate degree in
   Biomedical Engineering (PhD), or equivalent.
   2. Less than 4 years of postdoctoral training.
   3. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
   4. Able to work closely with patients, clinicians, and professional
   organizations.
   5. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills needed to participate
   as a creative member of a growing research team.
   6. Willingness to network within the organization and to independently
   strengthen/develop new external collaborations.
   7. Able to timely plan and to coordinate project completions.





*Working Conditions*



   1. Open office environment with dedicated lab space.
   2. Little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.




Note: Candidates can send thier CV to Dr. Arun Jayaraman (
a-jayaraman at northwestern.edu)

-- 
Chaithanya K Mummidisetty, MS
Research Engineer-III
The Max Näder Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research
Center for Bionic Medicine
Office of Translational Research
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab,
355 E Erie, Room#1401
Chicago IL-60611.
Ph: 312-238-1621

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