- Research Assistant: Cognitive-Motor Learning Laboratory
- Institute Scientist (Traumatic Brain Injury)
- Speech-language Pathologist (Part-time)
- Research Assistant: Cognition and Action Laboratory
- Research Assistant: Speech and Language Recovery Laboratory
- Research Assistant: Traumatic Brain Injury
- Lab Manager
- Institute Scientist (Traumatic Brain Injury)
- Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Translational Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation
- Research Assistant (per diem, part-time): Animal-Assisted Therapy Study
- Institute Scientist (Physician)
- Student Volunteers
Research Assistant: Cognitive-Motor Learning Laboratory
The Cognitive-Motor Learning Laboratory at the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI) located in Elkins Park, PA, has an opening for a Research Assistant beginning in Spring 2023. Under the direction of Aaron Wong, Ph.D., the laboratory investigates how people acquire skilled actions through interactions between the motor system and cognition. This research involves behavioral assessment in neurotypical individuals and in patients with neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, Parkinson’s disease) using a variety of motion tracking and kinematic analyses. The RA will gain valuable experience with all stages of the scientific process spanning experiment conception and design through data analysis and presentation. The RA will learn to write experimental control software for passive kinematics recordings and active robotic perturbations of the limb, and collect and analyze clinical and behavioral data from healthy controls and individuals with neurological disorders. Furthermore, the RA will assist in the composition of manuscripts for publication and posters for conference presentations. MRRI is internationally known for its research in neuroscience and neuro-rehabilitation.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of historically under-represented groups on the basis of racial or ethnic status, as representing diversity on the basis of sexual orientation, or as representing diversity on the basis of disability status. This may be indicated in the cover letter. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to select candidates representing different kinds of programs and theoretical orientations, geographic areas, ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, disabilities, and life experiences.
Position Responsibilities:
- Read, understand, and assist in designing experimental protocols
- Recruit, schedule, consent, and test participants according to experimental protocols, including operation of relevant hardware and software
- Program experiment control software, primarily in Matlab/Simulink and C++
- Process, analyze, and model data with Matlab/Python and R scripts with assistance of PI
- Assist in conducting literature reviews, writing manuscripts, and creating posters
- Track and manage all data collection and subject participant information as required by the Internal Review Board
Requirements for Applicants:
- B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, Neuroscience, Psychology, Kinesiology, or a closely related discipline
- Proficient in one or more of the following programming languages: MATLAB, Simulink, C++, python, R
- Interest in understanding human motor behavior and the brain
- Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills
Preferences for Applicants:
- Prior research/clinical experience or training
- Knowledgeable in data analysis and statistics
To apply, please email a cover letter indicating the specific position of interest, CV or Resume, and contact information for three references to Dr. Wong.
Dr. Aaron Wong
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
50 Township Line Rd.
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Office Phone: 215-663-6747
Email: aaron.wong2@jefferson.edu
Institute Scientist (Traumatic Brain Injury)
The Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), part of MossRehab and the Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, seeks a scientist to develop and direct a line of research that aligns with the Institute’s focus on human translational neuroscience and neurorehabilitation and complements existing programs. The successful applicant will have a tenure track faculty appointment at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, in the department of Rehabilitation Medicine. This opening represents an outstanding opportunity to work with leading researchers in a well-established but growing and vibrant environment. The successful candidate will benefit from MRRI’s history of strong research and clinical integration, as well as opportunities for collaboration with other research laboratories studying cognition, emotion, language, and motor control in persons with TBI and other populations. Neuroimaging capabilities are available via longstanding productive collaborations with faculty at The University of Pennsylvania.
The ideal candidate will have formal research training (PhD), a demonstrated track record of research productivity, and show evidence of ability to independently lead a research program. Preference will be given to applicants at mid-career level with a track-record of funded research and practice in the area of traumatic brain injury. Consideration will be given to other relevant medical specialties and research MDs with a substantial track record, and highly productive early-career scientists who otherwise demonstrate suitability.
MRRI and MossRehab have been designated by the federal government as a TBI Model System (TBIMS) since 1997. A Model System is a center of excellence for both treatment and research related to a particular disability. Funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), the Moss TBIMS provides state-of-the-art, research and potentially lifelong treatments for persons with TBI and their families in the Philadelphia region. As part of the TBIMS, Moss Investigators collaborate with a national network of leading TBI researchers and have access to the world’s largest longitudinal database of individuals with moderate to severe TBI. Additionally, the Moss TBIMS local database includes over 1,390 well-characterized research participants who have agreed to be contacted for future studies. MRRI maintains a separate research registry, which currently includes over 2,000 individuals aged 18-89 with stroke, TBI, and Parkinson’s Disease or Parkinson-like symptoms, as well as individuals who do not have a neurological condition.
Moss Rehab and MRRI are part of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, one of the largest health systems in Philadelphia. Institute Scientists have academic appointments at Thomas Jefferson University, and access to a broad research infrastructure, including biostatistics, scientific writing, and established programs in basic and clinical neurosciences. Thomas Jefferson University is proud to offer our employees unparalleled career opportunities including competitive compensation, attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous vacation time, pension, and malpractice insurance. EOE; MRRI values diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing research interests and future directions, CV, and 3 letters of reference to:
Kevin Whelihan, Administrator
Email: Kevin.Whelihan@jefferson.edu
Mail: Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
50 Township Line Road Elkins Park, PA 19027
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Speech-language Pathologist (Part-time)
The Language and Learning Lab (Director: Erica Middleton, PhD) and Speech and Language Recovery Lab (Director: Marja-Liisa Mailend, PhD) of Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (https://mrri.org/) announce a new opening for a half-time speech-language pathologist supporting research on speech and language production in people who have experienced stroke as well as neurologically intact adults.
The position is available immediately and will continue for a minimum of 2 years, although the position is likely to continue indefinitely contingent on funding availability.
Research in the Language and Learning Lab focuses on adult aphasia from stroke, with emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of lexical processing deficits such as anomia and word comprehension disorders.
Research in the Speech and Language Recovery Lab is focused on the underlying cognitive mechanism of speech and language impairments following a stroke. The primary goal is to advance differential diagnosis and individualized treatments for effective speech and language rehabilitation.
The Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute is situated adjacent to, and closely aligned with MossRehab. This unique setting offers opportunities for enrichment through interactions with scientists and research staff at MRRI and the potential for collaboration with practicing clinicians. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to develop presentation skills and to contribute to scientific manuscripts.
Job Responsibilities (with appropriate training):
- recruit and consent research participants
- administer assessments of cognitive and language function to people with aphasia and to neurologically intact individuals
- provide expert opinion on differential diagnosis of speech and language disorders
- help design experimental tasks that are appropriate for people with aphasia from a broad range of severity
- eventually provide training and supervision to research assistants to administer assessments and experiments to people with aphasia
- transcribe speech and language samples from people with aphasia using the International Phonetic Alphabet
- learn and apply specialized coding systems to the above transcripts
- manage and organize data sets using excel
- consult on how to enhance the impact of our research projects in the clinic
- participate in other aspects of research and lab operation as warranted
This position is designed to afford reasonable flexibility with scheduling of work hours.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Preferences:
- 2 years of clinical experience with adult or child speech and language disorders
- prior research experience in language disorders would be beneficial, but not required
Other qualifications:
- strong communication skills
- excellent organizational ability
- willingness and flexibility to learn new techniques in a dynamic environment
- ability to work independently
MRRI and Moss Rehab are part of the Jefferson Health System, an Equal Opportunity Employer located in the Philadelphia area. The position offers outstanding career opportunities including competitive compensation, attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous vacation time, and tuition reimbursement.
Interested applicants may send resume or academic c.v. along with contact information for two professional references to: Adelyn Brecher, MS, CCC-SLP, at adelyn.brecher@jefferson.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Research Assistant: Cognition and Action Laboratory
The Cognition and Action Lab at Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI) of Thomas Jefferson University, directed by Dr. Laurel Buxbaum, has an opening beginning summer/fall 2022 for a full-time Research Assistant.
The position involves assisting on an NIH-funded study of arm use in stroke populations as relates to attention and motivation using behavioral experiments and state-of-the art functional and structural neuroimaging.
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute is a supportive, stimulating academic environment offering many training opportunities, including close collaboration with colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, and is located near the vibrant city of Philadelphia. We offer competitive compensation, an attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous vacation time, and tuition reimbursement. See our laboratory website at https://www.mrri.org/focus-areas/cognition-and-action-laboratory.
Applicants must have a strong academic background (BA/BS or MA/MS) in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field, coursework and experience in statistics and research methods, excellent organizational, analytic, and interpersonal skills, and experience/facility in programming in EPrime, R, or Matlab. Prior human behavioral research lab experience is essential. Applicants able to commit to the position for 2 years will be given strong priority.
To apply, please email a cover letter detailing experience with the above, specific interest in our work, CV including details of any technical, programming, and statistical skills, and the contact information for 2-3 professional references to Mr. Rand Williamson (Rand.Williamson@jefferson.edu) with the header “Research Assistant Cognition and Action Lab”.
Thomas Jefferson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from members of under-represented minorities in neuroscience.
Research Assistant: Speech and Language Recovery Laboratory
Speech and Language Recovery Lab of Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (https://mrri.org/) announces a new opening for a full-time research assistant supporting research on speech and language production in people who have experienced stroke as well as neurologically intact adults. The position will begin in Summer/Fall 2022 and continue for two years, with a possible extension.
Research in the Speech and Language Recovery Lab is focused on the underlying cognitive mechanism of speech and language impairments following a stroke. The primary goal is to advance differential diagnosis and individualized treatments for effective speech and language rehabilitation. In addition to contributing to this research program, the successful candidate will experience opportunities for enrichment through interactions with scientists and research staff at MRRI, a unique environment with a highly active research community situated in the context of a rehabilitation hospital.
With appropriate training and supervision, the successful candidate will:
- recruit and consent research participants
- administer assessments of cognitive and language function to patients and to neurologically intact individuals
- help design and conduct experimental studies using computer-administered protocols
- manage, process, and analyze data
- learn and apply brain lesion image segmentation and lesion-symptom mapping analysis
- participate in other aspects of research and lab operation as warranted
A bachelor’s degree is required for this position. Applicants should have a strong academic background in speech-language pathology, speech & hearing science, cognitive psychology/cognitive science, linguistics, and/or neuroscience or relevant health-related field. Preference will be given to applicants with prior clinical or research experience and coursework in relevant areas. Other qualifications include:
- evidence of excellent organizational and communication skills
- demonstration of willingness and ability to flexibly learn new techniques in a dynamic environment
- ability to work independently
- prior experience working with patients or special populations is strongly preferred
MRRI and Moss Rehab are part of the Jefferson Health System, an Equal Opportunity Employer located in the Philadelphia area. The position offers outstanding career opportunities including competitive compensation, an attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous vacation time, and tuition reimbursement.
Required: cover letter including, when applicable, a description of prior relevant research experience or work experience, C.V. (including a list of relevant coursework), and contact information (email and phone number) for three references to Dr. Mailend.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The position is available immediately. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Dr. Marja-Liisa Mailend
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
50 Township Line Rd.
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Email: marja-liisa.mailend@jefferson.edu
Research Assistant in Traumatic Brain Injury
Masters- or Bachelors-level research assistant, supporting research on concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team researching the neurobiological, cognitive, and emotional consequences of TBI. With appropriate training and supervision, the candidate will be responsible for recruiting research participants; administering diagnostic tests; conducting experimental studies, including neuroimaging, with patients as participants; contributing to the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of neuroimaging and behavioral data; gaining experience disseminating research via manuscript preparation and presentation at professional conferences.
Applicants should have a strong academic background in psychology and/or neuroscience, with coursework in statistics and research methods. Preference will be given to applicants with prior research experience.
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute and MossRehab are part of the Jefferson Health System. The position offers competitive salary and benefits (medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement).
Applications must include cover letter, C.V. (including relevant coursework), and contact information for three references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Kevin Whelihan, Administrator
Email: whelihak@einstein.edu
Mail: Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
50 Township Line Road Elkins Park, PA 19027
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Lab Manager
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5-7 years of related experience in neurorehabilitation research, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
- The candidate must be a proactive problem-solver with the ability to critically evaluate and manage timelines and key deliverables
- Excellent communication and training skills, attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to work independently
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of various projects, including, but not limited to, recruitment and enrollment into TBI research registry and other ongoing studies and coordinating interface with clinicians for research purposes
- Assist in mentoring, training, and supervision of research assistants
Maintain familiarity with all regulations, policies, and procedures affecting institute operations and manage the necessary processes to ensure compliance - Oversee data collection, processing, storage, inventory, and quality control for studies
Assist with grant applications and grant budget preparation, including working with administrative staff to ensure documents are prepared and submitted accurately and in a timely manner
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing research interests and future directions, CV, and 3 letters of reference to:
Kevin Whelihan, Administrator
Email: whelihak@einstein.edu
Mail: Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
50 Township Line Road Elkins Park, PA 19027
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Institute Scientist (Traumatic Brain Injury)
The Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), part of MossRehab and the Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, seeks a scientist to develop and direct a line of research that aligns with the Institute’s focus on human translational neuroscience and neurorehabilitation and complements existing programs. This opening represents an outstanding opportunity to work with leading researchers in a well-established but growing and vibrant environment. The successful candidate will benefit from MRRI’s history of strong research and clinical integration, as well as opportunities for collaboration with other research laboratories studying cognition, emotion, language, and motor control in persons with TBI and other populations. Neuroimaging capabilities are available via longstanding productive collaborations with faculty at The University of Pennsylvania.
The ideal candidate will have formal research training (PhD), a demonstrated track record of research productivity, and show evidence of ability to independently lead a research program. Preference will be given to applicants at mid-career level with a track-record of funded research and practice in the area of traumatic brain injury. Consideration will be given to other relevant medical specialties and research MDs with a substantial track record, and highly productive early-career scientists who otherwise demonstrate suitability.
MRRI and MossRehab have been designated by the federal government as a TBI Model System (TBIMS) since 1997. A Model System is a center of excellence for both treatment and research related to a particular disability. Funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), the Moss TBIMS provides state-of-the-art, research and potentially lifelong treatments for persons with TBI and their families in the Philadelphia region. As part of the TBIMS, Moss Investigators collaborate with a national network of leading TBI researchers and have access to the world’s largest longitudinal database of individuals with moderate to severe TBI. Additionally, the Moss TBIMS local database includes over 1,390 well-characterized research participants who have agreed to be contacted for future studies. MRRI maintains a separate research registry, which currently includes over 2,000 individuals aged 18-89 with stroke, TBI, and Parkinson’s Disease or Parkinson-like symptoms, as well as individuals who do not have a neurological condition.
Moss Rehab and MRRI are part of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, one of the largest health systems in Philadelphia. Institute Scientists have academic appointments at Thomas Jefferson University, and access to a broad research infrastructure, including biostatistics, scientific writing, and established programs in basic and clinical neurosciences. Thomas Jefferson University is proud to offer our employees unparalleled career opportunities including competitive compensation, attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous vacation time, pension, and malpractice insurance. EOE; MRRI values diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing research interests and future directions, CV, and 3 letters of reference to:
Kevin Whelihan, Administrator
Email: whelihak@einstein.edu
Mail: Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
50 Township Line Road Elkins Park, PA 19027
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Translational Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation
Two-year NIH-funded fellowships (with the possibility of extension to a third year) are available at the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania (Behavioral Neurology and Center for Functional Neuroimaging) for research training in cognitive and motor neuroscience and neurorehabilitation.
Available mentors conduct patient-oriented research using behavioral, computational, imaging, electrophysiologic, and electrical and pharmacologic neuromodulation methods. We welcome applications from individuals with a doctorate in psychology, cognitive science, communication science, kinesiology, movement science, or human neuroscience, who wish to learn to apply basic science principles to the study and treatment of behavioral and brain deficits in adult neurological patients and/or to use research with patients and neurotypical adults to understand brain-behavior relationships. We also welcome applications from individuals with clinical rehabilitation backgrounds seeking to increase their depth in the basic science underpinnings of assessment and treatment.
Applicants must have a track record in research and an interest in developing an independent research career.
The program trains 3-4 postdoctoral fellows at a time using a mixture of didactic and hands-on training methods. Program faculty collectively have expertise in cognitive neuroscience; impairment assessment; naturalistic assessment; modulation of neuronal plasticity and learning mechanisms; and theory-driven treatment trials, and are experienced in a range of cutting edge research tools, including structural and functional neuroimaging, eye- and motion-tracking, computational modeling, virtual reality, psychopharmacology, transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we are committed to ensuring a range of diversity among our training classes, and we strive to select candidates representing different kinds of programs and theoretical orientations, geographic areas, ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and sexual orientations, disabilities, and life experiences. All things being equal, consideration is given to candidates who identify themselves as members of historically underrepresented groups on the basis of racial or ethnic status, as representing diversity on the basis of sexual orientation, or as representing diversity on the basis of disability status. This may be indicated in the cover letter.
Mentors Include:
- Laurel Buxbaum (MRRI)
- Branch Coslett (PENN)
- Dylan Edwards (MRRI)
- Roy Hamilton (PENN)
- Shailesh Kantak (MRRI)
- Erica Middleton (MRRI)
- Amanda Rabinowitz (MRRI)
- Aaron Wong (MRRI)
More information about MRRI is available on our website, www.mrri.org
Applications should be submitted to Kevin Whelihan, Research Administrator, (whelihak@einstein.edu ) and must include:
- Current CV
- Letter describing research interests and career goals
- Applicant should indicate a preferred primary mentor and, if possible, a secondary mentor
- 2-3 letters of reference
Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2021
Research Assistant (per diem, part-time): Animal-Assisted Therapy Study
Sharon M. Antonucci, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is currently accepting applicants for a position as a per diem research
assistant on an NIH-funded study of animal-assisted treatment for people with aphasia. As part of the
study, individuals with aphasia, an acquired language impairment most commonly occurring after
stroke, are trained in positive reinforcement techniques to teach dogs basic obedience skills. This
position is based at the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute in Elkins Park, PA, and requires travel
to other locations.
With appropriate training and supervision, the successful candidate will:
- Read, understand, and assist in implementing dog training protocols
- Recruit and schedule participants according to experimental protocols
- Collect data (including video recording and paper documentation) and provide other logistical assistance during dog training sessions
- Track and manage data collection and subject participant information via electronic and paper-based filing systems as specified by the Internal Review Board.
- Assist in conducting literature reviews, compiling references, writing manuscripts, and creating posters
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree is required for this position. Applicants should have a strong academic
background or relevant experience in cognitive psychology/cognitive science, speech & hearing
science, and/or positive reinforcement/force-free dog training. Preference will be given to applicants
with prior experience in relevant areas, including human subjects’ research and interacting with dogs.
Applicants able to commit to the position for two years will be given strong priority. Other
qualifications include:
- Evidence of excellent organizational and communication skills
- Demonstration of willingness and ability to flexibly learn new techniques in a dynamic environment
MRRI and MossRehab are part of the Einstein Healthcare Network, an Equal Opportunity Employer
located in the Philadelphia area.
Send to Sharon M. Antonucci at antonucs@einstein.edu.
- Cover letter including a description of prior relevant experience
- Resume/CV
- At least two letters of reference (including details of performance in prior research roles, if applicable)
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Institute Scientist (Physician)
The Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), part of MossRehab and the Einstein Healthcare Network, seeks a physician-scientist to develop and direct a line of research that aligns with the Institute’s focus on translational neuroscience and neurorehabilitation and complements existing programs. This opening represents an outstanding opportunity to work with leading researchers in a well-established but growing and vibrant environment.
The ideal candidate will have formal research training (PhD), a demonstrated track record of research productivity, and show evidence of ability to independently lead a research program. Preference will be given to applicants at mid-career level with Board Certification in PM&R, and a track-record of funded research and practice in the area of traumatic brain injury. Consideration will be given to other relevant medical specialties and research MDs (no PhD) with substantial track record, and highly productive early career scientists who otherwise demonstrate suitability.
This position will commence with the majority of time dedicated to research and fully funded, with a competitive start-up package, and will be based at MossRehab Elkins Park, PA campus. A fraction of clinical practice load will be available and encouraged at MossRehab in a flexible manner to allow for the primary research focus and research-related calendar.
MRRI and MossRehab have a history of strong research and clinical integration, and this position will be instrumental in expanding this further.
Einstein Healthcare Network is proud to offer our employees unparalleled career opportunities including competitive compensation, attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous vacation time, pension, and malpractice insurance. EOE; MRRI values diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing research interests and future directions, CV, and 3 letters of reference to:
Kevin Whelihan, Administrator
Email: whelihak@einstein.edu
Mail: Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
50 Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Student Volunteers
On occasion, one or more of the Labs at MRRI accepts graduate or undergraduate students to assist with Lab activities for a limited period of time, typically during the summer. These are unpaid positions and may be full- or part-time. Send an email to the Director of the Lab(s) that interest you to inquire about availability of volunteer positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Einstein Healthcare Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we are committed to ensuring a range of diversity among our training classes, and we strive to select candidates representing different kinds of programs and theoretical orientations, geographic areas, ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, disabilities, and life experiences.
- Research Assistant: Cognitive-Motor Learning Laboratory
- Institute Scientist (Traumatic Brain Injury)
- Speech-language Pathologist (Part-time)
- Research Assistant: Cognition and Action Laboratory
- Research Assistant: Speech and Language Recovery Laboratory
- Research Assistant: Traumatic Brain Injury
- Lab Manager
- Institute Scientist (Traumatic Brain Injury)
- Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Translational Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation
- Research Assistant (per diem, part-time): Animal-Assisted Therapy Study
- Institute Scientist (Physician)
- Student Volunteers
Research Assistant: Cognitive-Motor Learning Laboratory
The Cognitive-Motor Learning Laboratory at the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI) located in Elkins Park, PA, has an opening for a Research Assistant beginning in Spring 2023. Under the direction of Aaron Wong, Ph.D., the laboratory investigates how people acquire skilled actions through interactions between the motor system and cognition. This research involves behavioral assessment in neurotypical individuals and in patients with neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, Parkinson’s disease) using a variety of motion tracking and kinematic analyses. The RA will gain valuable experience with all stages of the scientific process spanning experiment conception and design through data analysis and presentation. The RA will learn to write experimental control software for passive kinematics recordings and active robotic perturbations of the limb, and collect and analyze clinical and behavioral data from healthy controls and individuals with neurological disorders. Furthermore, the RA will assist in the composition of manuscripts for publication and posters for conference presentations. MRRI is internationally known for its research in neuroscience and neuro-rehabilitation.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of historically under-represented groups on the basis of racial or ethnic status, as representing diversity on the basis of sexual orientation, or as representing diversity on the basis of disability status. This may be indicated in the cover letter. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to select candidates representing different kinds of programs and theoretical orientations, geographic areas, ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, disabilities, and life experiences.
Position Responsibilities:
- Read, understand, and assist in designing experimental protocols
- Recruit, schedule, consent, and test participants according to experimental protocols, including operation of relevant hardware and software
- Program experiment control software, primarily in Matlab/Simulink and C++
- Process, analyze, and model data with Matlab/Python and R scripts with assistance of PI
- Assist in conducting literature reviews, writing manuscripts, and creating posters
- Track and manage all data collection and subject participant information as required by the Internal Review Board
Requirements for Applicants:
- B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, Neuroscience, Psychology, Kinesiology, or a closely related discipline
- Proficient in one or more of the following programming languages: MATLAB, Simulink, C++, python, R
- Interest in understanding human motor behavior and the brain
- Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills
Preferences for Applicants:
- Prior research/clinical experience or training
- Knowledgeable in data analysis and statistics
To apply, please email a cover letter indicating the specific position of interest, CV or Resume, and contact information for three references to Dr. Wong.
Dr. Aaron Wong
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
50 Township Line Rd.
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Office Phone: 215-663-6747
Email: aaron.wong2@jefferson.edu
Institute Scientist (Traumatic Brain Injury)
The Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), part of MossRehab and the Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, seeks a scientist to develop and direct a line of research that aligns with the Institute’s focus on human translational neuroscience and neurorehabilitation and complements existing programs. The successful applicant will have a tenure track faculty appointment at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, in the department of Rehabilitation Medicine. This opening represents an outstanding opportunity to work with leading researchers in a well-established but growing and vibrant environment. The successful candidate will benefit from MRRI’s history of strong research and clinical integration, as well as opportunities for collaboration with other research laboratories studying cognition, emotion, language, and motor control in persons with TBI and other populations. Neuroimaging capabilities are available via longstanding productive collaborations with faculty at The University of Pennsylvania.
The ideal candidate will have formal research training (PhD), a demonstrated track record of research productivity, and show evidence of ability to independently lead a research program. Preference will be given to applicants at mid-career level with a track-record of funded research and practice in the area of traumatic brain injury. Consideration will be given to other relevant medical specialties and research MDs with a substantial track record, and highly productive early-career scientists who otherwise demonstrate suitability.
MRRI and MossRehab have been designated by the federal government as a TBI Model System (TBIMS) since 1997. A Model System is a center of excellence for both treatment and research related to a particular disability. Funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), the Moss TBIMS provides state-of-the-art, research and potentially lifelong treatments for persons with TBI and their families in the Philadelphia region. As part of the TBIMS, Moss Investigators collaborate with a national network of leading TBI researchers and have access to the world’s largest longitudinal database of individuals with moderate to severe TBI. Additionally, the Moss TBIMS local database includes over 1,390 well-characterized research participants who have agreed to be contacted for future studies. MRRI maintains a separate research registry, which currently includes over 2,000 individuals aged 18-89 with stroke, TBI, and Parkinson’s Disease or Parkinson-like symptoms, as well as individuals who do not have a neurological condition.
Moss Rehab and MRRI are part of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, one of the largest health systems in Philadelphia. Institute Scientists have academic appointments at Thomas Jefferson University, and access to a broad research infrastructure, including biostatistics, scientific writing, and established programs in basic and clinical neurosciences. Thomas Jefferson University is proud to offer our employees unparalleled career opportunities including competitive compensation, attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous vacation time, pension, and malpractice insurance. EOE; MRRI values diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing research interests and future directions, CV, and 3 letters of reference to:
Kevin Whelihan, Administrator
Email: Kevin.Whelihan@jefferson.edu
Mail: Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
50 Township Line Road Elkins Park, PA 19027
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Speech-language Pathologist (Part-time)
The Language and Learning Lab (Director: Erica Middleton, PhD) and Speech and Language Recovery Lab (Director: Marja-Liisa Mailend, PhD) of Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (https://mrri.org/) announce a new opening for a half-time speech-language pathologist supporting research on speech and language production in people who have experienced stroke as well as neurologically intact adults.
The position is available immediately and will continue for a minimum of 2 years, although the position is likely to continue indefinitely contingent on funding availability.
Research in the Language and Learning Lab focuses on adult aphasia from stroke, with emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of lexical processing deficits such as anomia and word comprehension disorders.
Research in the Speech and Language Recovery Lab is focused on the underlying cognitive mechanism of speech and language impairments following a stroke. The primary goal is to advance differential diagnosis and individualized treatments for effective speech and language rehabilitation.
The Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute is situated adjacent to, and closely aligned with MossRehab. This unique setting offers opportunities for enrichment through interactions with scientists and research staff at MRRI and the potential for collaboration with practicing clinicians. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to develop presentation skills and to contribute to scientific manuscripts.
Job Responsibilities (with appropriate training):
- recruit and consent research participants
- administer assessments of cognitive and language function to people with aphasia and to neurologically intact individuals
- provide expert opinion on differential diagnosis of speech and language disorders
- help design experimental tasks that are appropriate for people with aphasia from a broad range of severity
- eventually provide training and supervision to research assistants to administer assessments and experiments to people with aphasia
- transcribe speech and language samples from people with aphasia using the International Phonetic Alphabet
- learn and apply specialized coding systems to the above transcripts
- manage and organize data sets using excel
- consult on how to enhance the impact of our research projects in the clinic
- participate in other aspects of research and lab operation as warranted
This position is designed to afford reasonable flexibility with scheduling of work hours.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Preferences:
- 2 years of clinical experience with adult or child speech and language disorders
- prior research experience in language disorders would be beneficial, but not required
Other qualifications:
- strong communication skills
- excellent organizational ability
- willingness and flexibility to learn new techniques in a dynamic environment
- ability to work independently
MRRI and Moss Rehab are part of the Jefferson Health System, an Equal Opportunity Employer located in the Philadelphia area. The position offers outstanding career opportunities including competitive compensation, attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous vacation time, and tuition reimbursement.
Interested applicants may send resume or academic c.v. along with contact information for two professional references to: Adelyn Brecher, MS, CCC-SLP, at adelyn.brecher@jefferson.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Research Assistant: Cognition and Action Laboratory
The Cognition and Action Lab at Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI) of Thomas Jefferson University, directed by Dr. Laurel Buxbaum, has an opening beginning summer/fall 2022 for a full-time Research Assistant.
The position involves assisting on an NIH-funded study of arm use in stroke populations as relates to attention and motivation using behavioral experiments and state-of-the art functional and structural neuroimaging.
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute is a supportive, stimulating academic environment offering many training opportunities, including close collaboration with colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, and is located near the vibrant city of Philadelphia. We offer competitive compensation, an attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous vacation time, and tuition reimbursement. See our laboratory website at https://www.mrri.org/focus-areas/cognition-and-action-laboratory.
Applicants must have a strong academic background (BA/BS or MA/MS) in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field, coursework and experience in statistics and research methods, excellent organizational, analytic, and interpersonal skills, and experience/facility in programming in EPrime, R, or Matlab. Prior human behavioral research lab experience is essential. Applicants able to commit to the position for 2 years will be given strong priority.
To apply, please email a cover letter detailing experience with the above, specific interest in our work, CV including details of any technical, programming, and statistical skills, and the contact information for 2-3 professional references to Mr. Rand Williamson (Rand.Williamson@jefferson.edu) with the header “Research Assistant Cognition and Action Lab”.
Thomas Jefferson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from members of under-represented minorities in neuroscience.
Research Assistant: Speech and Language Recovery Laboratory
Speech and Language Recovery Lab of Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (https://mrri.org/) announces a new opening for a full-time research assistant supporting research on speech and language production in people who have experienced stroke as well as neurologically intact adults. The position will begin in Summer/Fall 2022 and continue for two years, with a possible extension.
Research in the Speech and Language Recovery Lab is focused on the underlying cognitive mechanism of speech and language impairments following a stroke. The primary goal is to advance differential diagnosis and individualized treatments for effective speech and language rehabilitation. In addition to contributing to this research program, the successful candidate will experience opportunities for enrichment through interactions with scientists and research staff at MRRI, a unique environment with a highly active research community situated in the context of a rehabilitation hospital.
With appropriate training and supervision, the successful candidate will:
- recruit and consent research participants
- administer assessments of cognitive and language function to patients and to neurologically intact individuals
- help design and conduct experimental studies using computer-administered protocols
- manage, process, and analyze data
- learn and apply brain lesion image segmentation and lesion-symptom mapping analysis
- participate in other aspects of research and lab operation as warranted
A bachelor’s degree is required for this position. Applicants should have a strong academic background in speech-language pathology, speech & hearing science, cognitive psychology/cognitive science, linguistics, and/or neuroscience or relevant health-related field. Preference will be given to applicants with prior clinical or research experience and coursework in relevant areas. Other qualifications include:
- evidence of excellent organizational and communication skills
- demonstration of willingness and ability to flexibly learn new techniques in a dynamic environment
- ability to work independently
- prior experience working with patients or special populations is strongly preferred
MRRI and Moss Rehab are part of the Jefferson Health System, an Equal Opportunity Employer located in the Philadelphia area. The position offers outstanding career opportunities including competitive compensation, an attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous vacation time, and tuition reimbursement.
Required: cover letter including, when applicable, a description of prior relevant research experience or work experience, C.V. (including a list of relevant coursework), and contact information (email and phone number) for three references to Dr. Mailend.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The position is available immediately. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Dr. Marja-Liisa Mailend
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
50 Township Line Rd.
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Email: marja-liisa.mailend@jefferson.edu
Research Assistant in Traumatic Brain Injury
Masters- or Bachelors-level research assistant, supporting research on concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team researching the neurobiological, cognitive, and emotional consequences of TBI. With appropriate training and supervision, the candidate will be responsible for recruiting research participants; administering diagnostic tests; conducting experimental studies, including neuroimaging, with patients as participants; contributing to the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of neuroimaging and behavioral data; gaining experience disseminating research via manuscript preparation and presentation at professional conferences.
Applicants should have a strong academic background in psychology and/or neuroscience, with coursework in statistics and research methods. Preference will be given to applicants with prior research experience.
Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute and MossRehab are part of the Jefferson Health System. The position offers competitive salary and benefits (medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement).
Applications must include cover letter, C.V. (including relevant coursework), and contact information for three references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Kevin Whelihan, Administrator
Email: whelihak@einstein.edu
Mail: Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
50 Township Line Road Elkins Park, PA 19027
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Lab Manager
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5-7 years of related experience in neurorehabilitation research, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
- The candidate must be a proactive problem-solver with the ability to critically evaluate and manage timelines and key deliverables
- Excellent communication and training skills, attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to work independently
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of various projects, including, but not limited to, recruitment and enrollment into TBI research registry and other ongoing studies and coordinating interface with clinicians for research purposes
- Assist in mentoring, training, and supervision of research assistants
Maintain familiarity with all regulations, policies, and procedures affecting institute operations and manage the necessary processes to ensure compliance - Oversee data collection, processing, storage, inventory, and quality control for studies
Assist with grant applications and grant budget preparation, including working with administrative staff to ensure documents are prepared and submitted accurately and in a timely manner
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing research interests and future directions, CV, and 3 letters of reference to:
Kevin Whelihan, Administrator
Email: whelihak@einstein.edu
Mail: Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
50 Township Line Road Elkins Park, PA 19027
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Institute Scientist (Traumatic Brain Injury)
The Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), part of MossRehab and the Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, seeks a scientist to develop and direct a line of research that aligns with the Institute’s focus on human translational neuroscience and neurorehabilitation and complements existing programs. This opening represents an outstanding opportunity to work with leading researchers in a well-established but growing and vibrant environment. The successful candidate will benefit from MRRI’s history of strong research and clinical integration, as well as opportunities for collaboration with other research laboratories studying cognition, emotion, language, and motor control in persons with TBI and other populations. Neuroimaging capabilities are available via longstanding productive collaborations with faculty at The University of Pennsylvania.
The ideal candidate will have formal research training (PhD), a demonstrated track record of research productivity, and show evidence of ability to independently lead a research program. Preference will be given to applicants at mid-career level with a track-record of funded research and practice in the area of traumatic brain injury. Consideration will be given to other relevant medical specialties and research MDs with a substantial track record, and highly productive early-career scientists who otherwise demonstrate suitability.
MRRI and MossRehab have been designated by the federal government as a TBI Model System (TBIMS) since 1997. A Model System is a center of excellence for both treatment and research related to a particular disability. Funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), the Moss TBIMS provides state-of-the-art, research and potentially lifelong treatments for persons with TBI and their families in the Philadelphia region. As part of the TBIMS, Moss Investigators collaborate with a national network of leading TBI researchers and have access to the world’s largest longitudinal database of individuals with moderate to severe TBI. Additionally, the Moss TBIMS local database includes over 1,390 well-characterized research participants who have agreed to be contacted for future studies. MRRI maintains a separate research registry, which currently includes over 2,000 individuals aged 18-89 with stroke, TBI, and Parkinson’s Disease or Parkinson-like symptoms, as well as individuals who do not have a neurological condition.
Moss Rehab and MRRI are part of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, one of the largest health systems in Philadelphia. Institute Scientists have academic appointments at Thomas Jefferson University, and access to a broad research infrastructure, including biostatistics, scientific writing, and established programs in basic and clinical neurosciences. Thomas Jefferson University is proud to offer our employees unparalleled career opportunities including competitive compensation, attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous vacation time, pension, and malpractice insurance. EOE; MRRI values diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing research interests and future directions, CV, and 3 letters of reference to:
Kevin Whelihan, Administrator
Email: whelihak@einstein.edu
Mail: Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
50 Township Line Road Elkins Park, PA 19027
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Translational Neuroscience and Neurorehabilitation
Two-year NIH-funded fellowships (with the possibility of extension to a third year) are available at the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania (Behavioral Neurology and Center for Functional Neuroimaging) for research training in cognitive and motor neuroscience and neurorehabilitation.
Available mentors conduct patient-oriented research using behavioral, computational, imaging, electrophysiologic, and electrical and pharmacologic neuromodulation methods. We welcome applications from individuals with a doctorate in psychology, cognitive science, communication science, kinesiology, movement science, or human neuroscience, who wish to learn to apply basic science principles to the study and treatment of behavioral and brain deficits in adult neurological patients and/or to use research with patients and neurotypical adults to understand brain-behavior relationships. We also welcome applications from individuals with clinical rehabilitation backgrounds seeking to increase their depth in the basic science underpinnings of assessment and treatment.
Applicants must have a track record in research and an interest in developing an independent research career.
The program trains 3-4 postdoctoral fellows at a time using a mixture of didactic and hands-on training methods. Program faculty collectively have expertise in cognitive neuroscience; impairment assessment; naturalistic assessment; modulation of neuronal plasticity and learning mechanisms; and theory-driven treatment trials, and are experienced in a range of cutting edge research tools, including structural and functional neuroimaging, eye- and motion-tracking, computational modeling, virtual reality, psychopharmacology, transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we are committed to ensuring a range of diversity among our training classes, and we strive to select candidates representing different kinds of programs and theoretical orientations, geographic areas, ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and sexual orientations, disabilities, and life experiences. All things being equal, consideration is given to candidates who identify themselves as members of historically underrepresented groups on the basis of racial or ethnic status, as representing diversity on the basis of sexual orientation, or as representing diversity on the basis of disability status. This may be indicated in the cover letter.
Mentors Include:
- Laurel Buxbaum (MRRI)
- Branch Coslett (PENN)
- Dylan Edwards (MRRI)
- Roy Hamilton (PENN)
- Shailesh Kantak (MRRI)
- Erica Middleton (MRRI)
- Amanda Rabinowitz (MRRI)
- Aaron Wong (MRRI)
More information about MRRI is available on our website, www.mrri.org
Applications should be submitted to Kevin Whelihan, Research Administrator, (whelihak@einstein.edu ) and must include:
- Current CV
- Letter describing research interests and career goals
- Applicant should indicate a preferred primary mentor and, if possible, a secondary mentor
- 2-3 letters of reference
Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2021
Research Assistant (per diem, part-time): Animal-Assisted Therapy Study
Sharon M. Antonucci, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is currently accepting applicants for a position as a per diem research
assistant on an NIH-funded study of animal-assisted treatment for people with aphasia. As part of the
study, individuals with aphasia, an acquired language impairment most commonly occurring after
stroke, are trained in positive reinforcement techniques to teach dogs basic obedience skills. This
position is based at the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute in Elkins Park, PA, and requires travel
to other locations.
With appropriate training and supervision, the successful candidate will:
- Read, understand, and assist in implementing dog training protocols
- Recruit and schedule participants according to experimental protocols
- Collect data (including video recording and paper documentation) and provide other logistical assistance during dog training sessions
- Track and manage data collection and subject participant information via electronic and paper-based filing systems as specified by the Internal Review Board.
- Assist in conducting literature reviews, compiling references, writing manuscripts, and creating posters
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree is required for this position. Applicants should have a strong academic
background or relevant experience in cognitive psychology/cognitive science, speech & hearing
science, and/or positive reinforcement/force-free dog training. Preference will be given to applicants
with prior experience in relevant areas, including human subjects’ research and interacting with dogs.
Applicants able to commit to the position for two years will be given strong priority. Other
qualifications include:
- Evidence of excellent organizational and communication skills
- Demonstration of willingness and ability to flexibly learn new techniques in a dynamic environment
MRRI and MossRehab are part of the Einstein Healthcare Network, an Equal Opportunity Employer
located in the Philadelphia area.
Send to Sharon M. Antonucci at antonucs@einstein.edu.
- Cover letter including a description of prior relevant experience
- Resume/CV
- At least two letters of reference (including details of performance in prior research roles, if applicable)
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Institute Scientist (Physician)
The Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI), part of MossRehab and the Einstein Healthcare Network, seeks a physician-scientist to develop and direct a line of research that aligns with the Institute’s focus on translational neuroscience and neurorehabilitation and complements existing programs. This opening represents an outstanding opportunity to work with leading researchers in a well-established but growing and vibrant environment.
The ideal candidate will have formal research training (PhD), a demonstrated track record of research productivity, and show evidence of ability to independently lead a research program. Preference will be given to applicants at mid-career level with Board Certification in PM&R, and a track-record of funded research and practice in the area of traumatic brain injury. Consideration will be given to other relevant medical specialties and research MDs (no PhD) with substantial track record, and highly productive early career scientists who otherwise demonstrate suitability.
This position will commence with the majority of time dedicated to research and fully funded, with a competitive start-up package, and will be based at MossRehab Elkins Park, PA campus. A fraction of clinical practice load will be available and encouraged at MossRehab in a flexible manner to allow for the primary research focus and research-related calendar.
MRRI and MossRehab have a history of strong research and clinical integration, and this position will be instrumental in expanding this further.
Einstein Healthcare Network is proud to offer our employees unparalleled career opportunities including competitive compensation, attractive benefits plan including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous vacation time, pension, and malpractice insurance. EOE; MRRI values diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing research interests and future directions, CV, and 3 letters of reference to:
Kevin Whelihan, Administrator
Email: whelihak@einstein.edu
Mail: Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute
50 Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Student Volunteers
On occasion, one or more of the Labs at MRRI accepts graduate or undergraduate students to assist with Lab activities for a limited period of time, typically during the summer. These are unpaid positions and may be full- or part-time. Send an email to the Director of the Lab(s) that interest you to inquire about availability of volunteer positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Einstein Healthcare Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we are committed to ensuring a range of diversity among our training classes, and we strive to select candidates representing different kinds of programs and theoretical orientations, geographic areas, ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, disabilities, and life experiences.