Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation Research

Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rehabilitation Research is designed for professionals (MD, DPT, OTD, PhD) who wish to gain expertise in movement science and rehabilitation and pursue a career focused on research, dissemination and translation of research findings and scholarly educational activities.

Fellows work to further the College of Health Science’s mission of understanding how disease, injury, lifestyle, and aging impact health across the lifespan, and how rehabilitation can promote health and improve the quality of life.

The Postdoctoral Fellow in Rehabilitation Research reports directly to the Chair of DPTE-OR, but would collaborate with and be mentored by the full-time faculty in CHS-NW.

Potential for teaching and research collaboration would exist beyond CHS-NW, for example in Western University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (in California and Oregon).

The position is a 12-month, renewable contract. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Effective communication of knowledge and procedure in physical therapy to students at a graduate level.
• The ability to work independently while maintaining cooperative working relationships within a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of how to carry out collaborative research in an academic environment.
• Ability to interact with students, faculty, staff, and visitors effectively, professionally, and tactfully.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, the internet, and email.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality including knowledge of the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree (MD, DPT, OTD, PhD) completed is highly preferred. Consideration will be given to candidates who are in a doctoral program and have completed all but the dissertation, provided there is a clear and short timeline toward completion.
• Preferences will be given to those with previous research experience in rehabilitation.

Preferred Qualifications List comments regarding work hours 8-5PM M-friday with some evenings and weekends. Posting Date 03 / 11 / 2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Essential Job Duties Job Duty

Research and Scholarship :

• Conduct research : Develop a research program in collaboration with physical therapy faculty.
• Research Supervision : Mentor graduate students in research projects, guide literature reviews, and promote evidence-based practice.
• Scholarly Activities : Engage in scholarly pursuits such as data collection, publishing research, presenting at conferences, and staying current with literature.

Grant writing : generate grant proposals and apply for external research support in collaboration with the faculty mentor.

Percentage Of Time 70% Job Duty

Teaching and Learning :

• Deliver lectures, lead discussions, and facilitate hands-on labs related to physical therapy practice.
• Deliver research seminars for DPTE-OR faculty and students

Participate in CETL workshops to enhance teaching practices Percentage Of Time 15% Job Duty

Professional Development :

Continuing Education : Stay updated on advancements in rehabilitation practice, attend workshops, and pursue professional certifications.

Networking : Connect with other educators, clinicians, and researchers to exchange ideas and collaborate. Percentage Of Time 5% Job Duty

Clinical Practice (if applicable) :

Clinical Work : Depending on your background, you may maintain a clinical practice alongside your research and teaching responsibilities.

Modeling Professional Behavior : Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct for students. Percentage Of Time 10%