Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities
The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science, is pleased to announce the availability of multiple post-doctoral fellowships through the U.S. National Institute of Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), University of Maryland Advanced Neuromotor Rehabilitation Research Training (UMANRRT) Program.
These fellowships are offered in potential collaboration with the Bioengineering and Kinesiology Departments at the University of Maryland, College Park, or the Neurology, Orthopedics, Geriatric, and Epidemiology Departments at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Preferred Applicant Profile & Focus Areas
Applicants should have a recent doctoral degree with experience or research interest in one or more of the following areas:
- Biomechanics, neuroimaging, sensorimotor and cognitive characterizations, epidemiology, and/or movement analyses related to understanding and improving neuromotor control of individuals with neurological disorders, musculoskeletal injuries, or in older adults.
- Rehabilitation robotics, machine learning, and/or signal processing related to improving neuromotor control and rehabilitation of neurological disorders or musculoskeletal injuries.
- A focus on interventional studies that concentrate on the interaction of neuromotor, biomechanical, cognitive, socio-economic factors, motor learning, and behavioral processes.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to the program leadership listed below. Start date is immediate or negotiable.
Li-Qun Zhang, PhD
l-zhang@som.umaryland.edu
Kelly Westlake, PhD, MSc, PT
kwestlake@som.umaryland.edu