Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. 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.
Job Summary
At Spaulding, we aim to apply research results and new ideas to patient care as quickly as possible. As the principal teaching hospital of the Harvard Medical School Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, new ideas and a passion for innovation are part of our makeup. This academic affiliation and combined resources allow us to maintain a vigorous research agenda and operate ongoing clinical trials. These and other endeavors enhance Spaulding’s treatment programs, with clinical research results that often quickly find their way to the bedside.
Qualifications
Conduct research in the field of physical rehabilitation
Collects, record, analyze and present data
Maintains research records and databases
Conduct literature searches
Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials
Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
Prepares reports of completed projects for publication in technical journals, presentations at professional meetings/conferences, and for use in further applied or theoretical research activities.
Participates in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or for presentations
Performs administrative support duties as required
Draft grants and portions of grants for submission to federal and private agencies with the assistance of the lab director
Works under general supervision
Stay current in area of research interest through review of the relevant literature; educate self about the latest methods and evidence related to physiologic, cardiovascular, and biomedical science
Prepare clinical research protocols and documents for submission to IRB
Assists with recruiting participants for clinical trials
Conduct clinical research following all institution, state, and federal regulations.
Collect research data from participants
Obtains participant study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
Lab Specific functions and requirements:
Under the supervision of Randy Trumbower, PT, PhD the candidate should have
Post-doctoral role is performed per established guidelines.
Activities are completed commensurate with technical skills and expertise that were agreed upon at hire.
Scientific posters, presentations and publications are completed to meet established goals.
Lab and institutional representation are consistent with laboratory aims and SRN mission.
Work practices are compliant with funding requirements and regulations.
Project budget is monitored to meet financial targets.
Uphold the PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Education/Degree
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in their field of study.
Experience
Required
Neurologic rehabilitation research
Publication in clinical research
Skills
Expertise in clinical and/or neuromechanical assessment of human limb movements
CPR certification
Required
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Confident, articulate, and professional communication skills
The ability to efficiently & professionally communicate, in English (oral & written)
Strong expertise in rehabilitation research
Knowledge of clinical research protocols
Careful attention to details
The expected starting pay range for a Research Fellow is $70,000 - $71,500.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
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