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Assistant Director, Stroke Rehabilitation Research Laboratory, Kessler Foundation, West Orange, New Jersey (Review begins immediately)

NSF Position in Cognitive Neuroscience

The Cognitive Neuroscience program at the National Science Foundation is seeking a Program Officer for a “rotator” position. The position description has been posted on USAjobs at http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/2410500?org=SBE

For people unfamiliar with the NSF Rotator Program, it allows an academic at any rank or advanced Research Scientist to come to Washington for a year or two and assume the role and responsibilities of a program officer. They are both Program and Review (in NIH terms), run the review meetings ("Panels" at NSF), and make funding decisions. One year is a bit too short to do anything truly innovative, such as start a new program, but with a two-year stint you can have a permanent effect in shaping the field.

That is how many people start in science administration. Others go back to their university much better informed about funding opportunities and about how NSF works.

Important note: You don't have to 'waste' a sabbatical to do it, as most institutions will allow you to take a leave of absence (the NSF pays your full salary, annualized for 12 months, either through your university or as a federal employee). You will learn a lot about how the grants process works, and get to enjoy all that Washington has to offer.

Please forward this announcement to anyone you think might be interested.

Assistant Director, Stroke Rehabilitation Research Laboratory

Kessler Foundation, West Orange, New Jersey

Kessler Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities, is seeking PhD-level candidates for a newly created position in our Research Center focusing on translational cognitive neurorehabilitation.

Directed by Anna M. Barrett, MD, the Stroke Rehabilitation Research Laboratory translates cognitive neuroscience concepts for novel treatment of hidden poststroke disabilities and emphasizes translational spatial cognitive research on visual-motor disabilities after right hemisphere stroke. Funded continuously by the NIH since 1999, the lab’s research includes basic, clinical, and explicitly translational experiments; additional funded studies examine language, cognitive, and other hidden disabilities.

The laboratory uses some of the best video spatial bias assessment techniques available internationally and partners with Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation, consistently rated in the top 3 U.S. rehabilitation clinical providers. With a recruitment pool of over 100 stroke survivors admitted monthly for inpatient rehabilitation care, our research process yields hundreds of enrolled study subjects annually, resulting in an outstanding capacity for mindful research growth.

The Assistant Director will oversee and assist in implementing scientific activities. Additional responsibilities will include project and staff management, grant writing, study coordination, data management/analyses, and preparation of presentations and publications.

Qualifications include a graduate degree and postdoctoral experience in research relevant to translational visuo-spatial neurorehabilitation; a developed research area complementing the lab’s strengths and mission; demonstrated publication record, grant-writing ability, and leadership skills; and statistical, data management, communication, and management skills. The ideal scientist candidate is a demonstrated team leader and excellent manager, who wishes to see his or her initial success in grant-funded research develop rapidly within a synergistic, collaborative program. Relevant fields include (but are not limited to) allied health professions and rehabilitation, psychology, biological sciences, education, neurology, neuroscience and medicine, and engineering. A history of multiyear external grant funding, specific experience with grant budget administration, and exceptional writing skills are preferred.

The successful candidate will be recommended for faculty appointment at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-NJ Medical School, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and will participate in other interinstitutional collaborations.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. To apply, submit a letter outlining career goals and interests, CV, three letters of recommendation, and sample reprints to career@KesslerFoundation.org. For further information, contact Anna M. Barrett, MD at abarrett@KesslerFoundation.org.

Kessler Foundation is committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment. Individuals with disabilities, women, and members of under-represented minority groups and are encouraged to apply. EEO/M/F/D/V. Please visit our Web site: www.KesslerFoundation.org

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