Postdoctoral Associate

Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Position Title Postdoctoral Associate Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate Department Rehabilitation Science Posting Number P230057 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/40464 Employer State Position Type Professional Appointment Term Term Salary Grade SL1

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Motor Control and Rehabilitation Lab at the University at Buffalo under the supervision of Dr. Hang Jin Jo.

Candidates with background in biomedical engineering, neurophysiology, motor control, or related area are encouraged to apply. Potential areas of research training include:

• Neurophysiological assessment of neurological impairments in clinical population.

• Application of cutting-edge neuromodulation using transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation, and transcutaneous electrical stimulation as rehabilitation intervention.

• Neuroimaging data acquisition and analysis in combination with neuronavigation system.

• Assessment of neurological impairments with biomechanical methods such as synergy analysis of kinetic/kinematic data.

Starting date: negotiable, Spring/Summer 2023

Please contact Dr. Hang Jin Jo, hangjinj@buffalo.edu for any questions.

The Department of Rehabilitation Science has a long history of excellence with its clinical education programs in physical and occupational therapy, as well as its PhD program in Rehabilitation Science. For more information, please visit the Department of Rehabilitation Science website. Areas of departmental faculty research include: sensor development for home use in stroke rehabilitation, aging and caregiving, vestibular rehabilitation after brain injury, Interprofessional education research, assistive technology, neuromuscular physiology, spinal cord injury neuromodulation, recovery of motor function and walking, and global health rehabilitation research.

The university's School of Public Health and Health Professions (SPHHP) is one of the only schools in the country to include both public health and health professions, providing faculty and students with unique opportunities for collaboration. For more information on UB SPHHP, please visit our website.

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About The University at Buffalo

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral or other appropriate terminal degree

• Capability to work independently and with other team members

• Effective written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in research related to biomedical engineering, neurophysiology, or motor control

• Published track record in the above field

Physical Demands Salary Range $50,000 Additional Salary Information Type Full-Time Campus South Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

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Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Hang Jin Jo Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Assistant Professor Contact's Email hangjinj@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone 716-829-2905

Posting Dates

Posted 02/06/2023 Deadline for Internal Applicants 03/06/2023 Deadline for External Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 05/01/2024

References

Number of References Required 2 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant