Tenure Track Facully Postition Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals - 3.7 Elkins Park, PA Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Health sciences research Doctor of Medicine Medicine Neuroscience Doctor of Philosophy Neurology research experience Experience in a research and development laboratory environment Senior level Translational research Full Job Description Job Details Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University The Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (JMRRI), part of Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and Thomas Jefferson University, seeks a faculty scientist to develop and lead a research program aligned with the Institute's focus on human translational neuroscience and neurorehabilitation. The successful candidate will receive a tenure-track appointment in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. We seek applicants with a PhD and demonstrated research productivity and independence, though candidates at all career stages are encouraged to apply. MDs and clinician-scientists with a substantial research track record will also be considered. This opening represents an outstanding opportunity to work with leading researchers in a well-established, growing, and vibrant environment. Job Description The position includes dedicated laboratory and testing space at the Institute, located on the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital campus in Elkins Park, PA. The successful candidate will benefit from JMRRI's strong track record of clinical-researchintegration and opportunities to collaborate across laboratories studying cognition, emotion, language, and motor control in acute and degenerative neurologic conditions. Comprehensive core resources include regulatory support, recruitment infrastructure, and state-of-the-art neuromodulation, EEG, motion capture, and robotics equipment. Neuroimaging is accessible at multiple Jefferson Health System sites and through established partnerships with the University of Pennsylvania. Research recruitment is supported, in part, by JMRRI's Research Registry of 2,000+ individuals with stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and Parkinson's Disease, supplemented by the Moss TBI Model Systems database of 1,600+ well-characterized TBI participants. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and JMRRI are part of Jefferson Health, one of Philadelphia's largest health systems, with faculty appointments through Thomas Jefferson University. The position offers access to a broad research infrastructure, including biostatistics, scientific writing support, and established basic and clinical neuroscience programs. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision coverage, generous vacation, pension, and malpractice insurance. Jefferson Health is an equal opportunity employer; JMRRI values diversity and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing research interests and future directions, CV, and contact information for 3 references via email to

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Applications received before October 16, 2026, will receive full consideration. Review will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address 60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.