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POSITION SPECIFICS

Position Overview:

A postdoctoral scholar position is available in the Motor Learning and Rehabilitation (MORE) Laboratory at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. This position focuses on motor neuroscience and translating fundamental principles of motor learning and sensorimotor control into neurorehabilitation applications. The position is supported by the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R).

The MORE Lab investigates mechanism-driven approaches to understanding the neural mechanisms of motor learning and recovery after neurological injury. Our interdisciplinary research integrates movement neuroscience, biomechanics, engineering, and cognitive neuroscience. Research activities span the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) in the College of Medicine in Hershey and the Department of Kinesiology in the College of Health and Human Development at the University Park campus, leveraging our dual institutional affiliation.

We seek a motivated researcher with a background in kinesiology, neuroscience, engineering, medicine, or physical/occupational therapy—or related fields—particularly those interested in bridging fundamental mechanisms of motor learning with clinical rehabilitation applications. Departmental support includes planned development of neuromodulation capabilities (e.g., tES, TMS) and related experimental infrastructure.

Why This Lab?

Joining the MORE Lab offers a rare opportunity to help build a research program from the ground up. As a founding member, the postdoctoral scholar will play a central role in shaping the lab’s scientific direction, research culture, and experimental infrastructure. The position provides strong opportunities for leadership on projects and development of independent research programs. Scholars will also gain hands-on experience in grant writing, including fellowship and career development applications, with close mentorship from the lab director and collaborators during this early stage of the lab. With dual affiliation across the Department of PM&R and Kinesiology, the lab provides access t