What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research - tiHUB position at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab?
By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together. Job Description Summary The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research will assist in the design, development, execution, and implementation of scientific research and/or development in collaboration with a research team. The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research 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-Doctoral Fellow, Research will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties. Job Description The Postdoctoral Fellow will: Design and development of robot behaviors and control strategies, and their implementation in code and on hardware. The design, execution and interpretation of experiments that validate these behaviors, possibly with human subjects. High quality and timely dissemination of research results. Independent leadership of research projects in a team environment. Keeping informed of developments in the field to maintain and enhance professional expertise and the research activities of the lab. Participation in research activities within and outside of the laboratory. Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Reporting Relationships Reports directly to assigned Research Scientist or Principal Investigator. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required PhD degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Less than 3 years of postdoctoral training. Proficiency in the development of robot control paradigms and higher-level behaviors, where development includes both the writing of code (C , ROS, python) and its implementation on real hardware. Proficiency in debugging software and hardware systems. Creativity and independence in the identification of research problems and approaches to solving them. General knowledge of or interest in rehabilitation. Experience with subject studies and/or working with subjects with motor impairments is a plus. Expertise in ROS and/or machine learning is a plus. Working Conditions Normal laboratory environment within a hospital setting with little or no exposure to biohazard materials. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Equal Employment Opportunity ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.
