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Are you a young scholar or clinician interested in Mainstream SmartTech?   

Consider these exciting career and training opportunities with the Accessible SmartTech Research Group!

 

POSTDOC:  Career Advancement in Assistive Technology Practice, Research, and Policy (CAT-PReP)

Postdoctoral Training Opportunity

Assistive technology (AT) plays a crucial role in supporting individuals with disabilities to live and participate in their communities. However, access to AT is often limited by several factors, including restrictive coverage policies, shortage of AT practitioners, limited research evidence to support the benefits of AT, as well as few trained interdisciplinary clinical investigators to perform research.  

To address the evident gap in AT research, practice, and policy, we established a post-doctoral fellowship program Career Advancement & Training for Assistive Technology Practice, Research & Policy (CAT-PReP). The objective of CAT-PReP is to increase the number of rigorously trained rehabilitation clinicians to become competitive and scientifically productive researchers specializing in AT provision and policy for community living and participation. The CAT-PReP further aims to bridge the shortage of trained researchers in AT. This will enable the development of detailed research, enhanced evidence-based practices, and informed policies that support the effective utilization of AT in promoting community living and participation of individuals with disabilities. 

To learn more about this program, please visit the program website.
If you have any questions or want more information, please contact us at cat_prep@pitt.edu.  

Co-PI: Dan Ding, PhD
Co-PI: Mark R. Schmeler, PhD, OTR/L, ATP


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UNDERGRAD/GRAD:  Information Systems/Technology IV

Grad/Undergrad Software Engineer Opportunity

SHRS Department of Rehabilitation Science & Technology is seeking to hire a motivated student worker Software Engineer to join our team. Primary responsibilities will include assisting in learning new technologies and providing support on various ongoing projects in our lab (Ref: https://www.wirelessrerc.pitt.edu/projects). 

This part-time role is an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, allowing you to enhance your technical skills while contributing to innovative projects. Ideal for students passionate about technology and eager to apply their coding expertise in a real-world setting. Student must be graduating after or in Dec 2024.

If you have any questions or want more information, please contact us ads239@pitt.edu 

To apply, visit Find Positions at Pitt | Talent Center: Careers at Pitt | University of Pittsburgh and search under student positions.