Research Assistant Professor, Neuromuscular Aging After Stroke - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, McGovern Medical School **Location:** Texas Medical Center-Houston, Texas **Category:** Faculty McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston Requisition #: 240003B3 The NeuroRecovery Research Center at TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospitalis seeking a highly motivated researcher to contribute to ongoing projects. The research center is part of Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Texas – Medical School at Houston. The research center is housed in TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital that allows easy and convenient access to patient populations, including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation and pain. TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospitalis ranked #2 in Rehabilitation according to US News and World Report. See our website for details: https://med.uth.edu/pmr/research/ **Position Key Accountabilities:** This position is under guidance of Dr Sheng Li to develop and lead research in neuromuscular aging and sarcopenia after stroke using advanced technologies, such as HD-EMG and ultrasound imaging, and in developing rehabilitation interventions and strategy. Collaboration with other faculty members is strongly encouraged. A significant start-up support is available for superior candidates with current research grant(s). Recent doctoral graduates with great potentials will be considered, but will be appointed as a post-doctoral fellow. **Qualifications:** A successful candidate must have a doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD) and recent post-doctoral training experience related to the topic of neuromuscular aging after stroke. Grant proposal writing experience is required. **Application:** Apply online. Upload a single PDF file that includes your CV, statement of research interests and experience, three journal articles, and contact information for two references. The position is available immediately. Benefits include vacation, sick days, and health care coverage. Salary is commensurate with experience. **The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)** Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. **UTHealth Benefits** UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website. https://www.uth.edu/benefits/ **Equal Employment Opportunity Statement** UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law. UTHealth Houston has adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center. In addition, all UTHealth Houston ​​​​​​​employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’s Houston rules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements. Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.