University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Postdoctoral Scholar in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Stroke, and Health Promotion Location: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Open Date: Oct 20, 2026 Deadline: Dr. Kimberly Waddell in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join an NIH and VA-funded research program focused on strategies to improve physical activity and long-term disease management after stroke. Stroke is a leading cause of complex, long-term disability. Individuals receive most rehabilitation services within the first few weeks or months after stroke, after which they must manage their health and recovery with limited professional support. Dr. Waddell's lab addresses this gap by studying how to leverage behavioral science and scalable, remote technologies to promote daily physical activity after stroke. Her research portfolio incorporates behavioral economic principles, social...