Postdoctoral Research Associate

Compensation : $62,232.00 – $67,824.00 based on experience.

Position Summary

The Physical Therapy Motion Analysis Lab at Rosalind Franklin University has an opening for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to help lead projects in rehabilitation engineering and biomechanics. This position is funded for one year, with the possibility of renewal. For more information, please contact Dr. Fang at [email protected].

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation/ personal leave, 15 sick days, and 9 paid holidays, paid winter break, plus two floating holidays.

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA. RFU is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.

As part of our efforts to enhance the depth and breadth of research at RFU and to facilitate the translation of our basic science research to the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and identification of biomarkers in order to improve human health, a new Innovation and Research Park (IRP) was constructed, opening in January 2020. The novel design of the IRP enables academic researchers to reside in state-of-the-art laboratory space that is in close proximity to industry researchers on each floor of the 100,000 sq. ft. building. It also houses our Helix 51 Incubator, Chicago’s newest bioscience incubator for startups. To learn more, see

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing and future research projects.
• Develop novel interventions for neurorehabilitation or fall prevention.
• Lead manuscript writing and assist with grant writing.
• Supervise lab interns and work-study students.

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check

Required Education & Experience

• Ph.D. in engineering, biomechanics, rehabilitation science, or related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Technical skills in motion analysis, programming (MATLAB, C++, or Python), and musculoskeletal modeling (OpenSim).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience in balance, wearable sensors, or machine learning.
• Experience in system design or robotics.

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets