Post Doctoral Fellow - School of Health Professions (Physical Therapy & Rehab)

Department:
SHP Physical Therapy & Rehab Science (PTRSAT)

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Physical Therapy & Rehab
Position Title:
Post Doctoral Fellow - School of Health Professions (Physical Therapy & Rehab)
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
Postdoctoral research scientist in the Sleep, Health, and Wellness (SleepWell) Lab within the nationally acclaimed Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science and Athletic Training at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC). Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research position to work on projects focusing on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in persons living with Multiple Sclerosis. The position is funded by grants from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Department of Defense.
The University of Kansas Medical Center is a vibrant academic medical center providing abundant opportunities for cutting-edge science and professional development. Ongoing research within the SleepWell Lab is funded by the National Institutes of Health, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and the Department of Defense. The lab is an active part of a diverse group of researchers at KUMC focusing on behavioral interventions to enhance sleep to prevent or delay the onset of chronic conditions and improve quality of life in those with sleep disturbances. The 1500 sq foot research laboratory is well equipped to address research questions related to behavioral interventions to enhance sleep and is supported by a project coordinator, research assistant, PhD students in the Rehabilitation Sciences program, and Doctor of Physical Therapy students.
The relaxed, family-friendly metropolitan environment of KC metro area offers a unique combination of low-cost of living, top tier public school districts, a nationally recognized arts and music scene, pro sports teams, and much more. In short, it is a great location to take the next step in your professional journey.
Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education: PhD or equivalent terminal degree (such as MD, DVM, PsyD, PharmD, etc.).

Work Experience:

• Experience providing cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia or other behavioral sleep intervention.

• Experience in executing experiments, analyzing data, writing and preparing independent grant applications and manuscripts for scientific publications, and supervise graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Strong background in sleep therapy and working with human research participants, particularly those with neurologic differences.

• Experience executing highly detailed and experimental protocols.

Skills:

• Fluent in Spanish

Skills

• Ability to write scientific manuscripts and effective communication with a scientific audience and study participants.

• Multi-tasking skills

Job Description

Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Kansas Medical Center are individuals who have received their terminal degree and who have opted to pursue further training in a postdoctoral appointment. Postdoctoral scholarship is a time-limited appointment, the primary purpose of which is to provide research and/or scholarly training for an academic or research career. A postdoctoral scholar at KUMC is expected to:

• Participate in a full-time regimen of advanced training and research

• Train under the supervision of a faculty research mentor who will provide the opportunity for collaborative and independent research, as well promote publication of findings and preparation of research grants as determined by a mutual agreement between the postdoctoral scholar and the mentor

• Participate in relevant academic activities related to the preparation for a career in research or academia

• Participate in the University’s Individual Development Plan policy for postdoctoral scholars

• Providing cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia for two clinical trials in people with multiple sclerosis who have insomnia and dissemination of findings.

• Supervise graduate students.

Postdoctoral Professional Development:

• As part of one’s own development, regularly participate in professional development activities outside of the lab

• Participate in the KUMC Postdoctoral Individual Development Plan process

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Research Statement

• Two writing samples (ideally publications in peer-reviewed journals)

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:
$47,476.00 - $80,000.00

Minimum

$47,476.00

Midpoint

$66,000.00

Maximum

$80,000.00