This position serves as Without Compensation Research Assistant within the Office of Research and Development. The VA Research Program strives to promote Veteran-centered care to improve patient experiences and outcomes across VA healthcare and community settings, and to advance value-driven care by providing Veterans the highest quality care at the lowest financial burden. Please note, there is not pay associated with this position.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities will include: Conducting research to develop and assess neuroplasticity changes in sensory-motor connections following central nervous system injuries (e.g., stroke, amputation, spinal cord injury). The incumbent will combine robotic measures with neurophysiology to evaluate kinematic and physiological changes, using non-invasive electroencephalography (EEG) and other techniques. The incumbent will be involved in all stages of research, from experimental design to data collection, analysis, and dissemination through conferences and publications. Work Schedule: Intermittent (Without Compensation) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Experience: You must possess general experience in any type of work that demonstrates (1) Conducting research to develop and assess neuroplasticity changes in sensory-motor connections following central nervous system injuries (e.g., stroke, amputation, spinal cord injury). Education: You must possess a a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering Sciences field (Copies of transcripts are required at the time of application). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:Data AnalysisElectrical EngineeringResearchExperience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Buffalo ORD VISN 3 130 S. Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14202-2478 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]