Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

About the role

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will support a program of research at the intersection of physical activity, disability, rehabilitation, and health equity in the TRIBE Lab. The role involves developing and testing educational interventions and evaluating community‑based physical activity programs for people with disabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinates day‑to‑day implementation of research studies, including IRB submissions, participant recruitment, data collection, and meetings with stakeholder and community partners.
• Co‑leads qualitative and mixed‑methods data analysis, including codebook development, coder training, reconciliation, and thematic analysis.
• Designs evaluation frameworks, logic models, and outcome measures for community‑based physical activity programs for people with disabilities.
• Leads and co‑authors peer‑reviewed manuscripts, conference abstracts, and presentations.

Required profile

• Knowledge of qualitative and mixed‑method research design and analysis, research ethics and IRB procedures, and disability, rehabilitation, or physical activity research.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent studies, work collaboratively with community partners, clinicians, and students, and write for peer‑reviewed publication.

Required skills

• Qualitative and mixed‑methods analysis
• Research ethics and IRB procedures

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness, life, retirement, and commuting assistance.
• Competitive salary range based on experience and qualifications.