REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO DBA SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research - Drs. Richard Lieber and Ishan Roy
Chicago, IL
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The bottom of this range ($47,300) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $62,837. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $78,458 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042) · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and products.
- Assists with development of collaborative projects within and outside the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and test ideas for new projects development.
- Applies for fellowships and grants for external lab funding and career development.
Responsibilities
- The Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research will assist in the design, development, execution, and implementation of scientific research and/or development in collaboration with a research team.
- Ensures the design, development, execution and implementation of scientific research and/or development in collaboration with a research team.
- Builds and maintains a well-organized and accountable journal of own laboratory protocols, experiments, results and analyses.
- Willingness to network within the Institute and to independently strengthen/develop new external collaborations.
Requirements
- They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Skills
- Requires the academic knowledge associated with a doctorate degree
- Typically, less than 4 years of postdoctoral training.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- General knowledge or interest in rehabilitation and specific knowledge in biomedical or clinical principles.
- Ability to exchange ideas and to work closely with clinicians, patients and professional organizations.
- Ability to timely plan and to coordinate project completions.
- Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
Compensation
- $47,300.00 - $78,700.00
- Benefits and benefits' eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.
Benefits
- Benefits and benefits' eligibility can vary by position.
- Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.
- By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing mission and vision.
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
Equal opportunity
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
- All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.
Visa & Work Authorization
- opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, milita
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