Recruitment
Postdoctoral fellows will study a rigorous, two-year core curriculum in advanced scientific methodology, and engage in multidisciplinary training experiences through (a) collaborating agencies, (b) campus and community settings, (c) research mentors (scientists) from Biomedical Sciences, Physiology and Pharmacology, Nutrition Sciences, and Physical Therapy, and (d) rehabilitation clinician-mentors. Trainees will work closely with scientist mentors in accessible, state-of-the art research facilities investigating effects of physical activity at all levels of scientific inquiry. By the conclusion of training, postdoctoral fellows will have completed a supervised independent research project, prepared scientific manuscripts, presented their research findings at national meetings, and submitted their capstone project, an extramural grant application.
The postdoctoral trainee will select a research topic. He/she will have the opportunity to work in a state-of-the art laboratory or clinic. First, the potential mentor and trainee will meet to discuss mutual interests. Information about the mentor’s research is also learned by regular attendance at the mentor’s weekly laboratory/clinic research meeting, where researchers present their recent findings, discuss projects, and exchange scientific ideas. New trainees will participate in the mentor’s meetings initially by attending and listening, and later by presenting research findings. Rationale for Practicums: Integration into the mentor’s research program-and eventually a discipline-occurs by active participation. The research and training excellence of our faculty-one of our greatest assets-is a prime opportunity for aspiring researchers to hone their skills. Discussion with senior researchers will also reinforce the core curriculum on responsible research conduct/ethics.
Job Responsibilities:
- Select Research Topic
- Regularly conduct research projects in lab setting
- Regularly attend laboratory/clinic research meetings
- Present at laboratory/clinic research meetings
- Complete Advanced Core Research Curriculum
- Write Extramural Grant (a capstone project)
- Conduct Literature Reviews
- Complete Responsible Conduct of Research
- Write/Prepare/Present -- Scholarly Presentations of Literature Review/Concept Paper
- Responsible/Accurate Data management
Selection process and criteria:
To qualify for the program, individuals must have graduated from an accredited education program and express sincere interest in rehabilitation-relevant research as a career goal.
Application Procedures:
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a one-page essay in regards to individual’s interest in rehabilitation, graduate transcripts, vita, and three letters of reference to:
Jerry Parker, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research
c/o Kim Holtmeyer
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Missouri-Columbia
One Hospital Drive—DC330.00
Columbia, MO 65212
Application materials may also be submitted electronically to holtmeyerk@health.missouri.edu.
Application Deadline:
April 15, 2008.
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