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Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) is dedicated to providing seniors with the highest quality of life through an integrated, eight-site system of senior health care, senior housing, research and teaching that serves thousands of older adults in the Greater Boston area and beyond. We are the largest nonprofit provider of senior health care and housing in New England and each component of our unique and comprehensive system is designed to help keep seniors living healthy, active and independent lives in community settings as long as possible and, when necessary, to provide the best quality long-term care. It is our mission to honor our elders by respecting and promoting their independence, spiritual vigor, dignity and choice and by recognizing that they are a resource to be cherished.
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Our health-care network comprises Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, a long-term, sub-acute, and long-term medical acute care facility in Boston; three senior housing sites-Jack Satter House in Revere, Simon C. Fireman Community in Randolph, and Center Communities of Brookline; and Orchard Cove, a life-care community in Canton. The Institute for Aging Research in Boston, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, is one of the most prestigious aging research facilities in the country. Hebrew SeniorLife's NewBridge on the Charles, is our newest community! Set amidst 162 beautiful and environmentally sound acres in Dedham, our premier multigenerational continuing care retirement community consists of 256 independent living units, 50 assisted living units, 41 memory support assisted living units, and The Gloria Adelson Field Health Center - a 268-bed facility providing long-term and sub-acute care. NewBridge on the Charles offers a wealth of choices in amenities and services for seniors of all ages and abilities. In addition, Hebrew SeniorLife offers services to the community, including Adult Day Health programs and outpatient clinics in audiology, exercise, memory disorders, osteoporosis screening, and rehabilitation.
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Join us today and become part of our new model of CARE!
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Research Assistant Scientist
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Research/Medicine
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We are seeking an MD or PhD with strong research potential and a commitment to an academic career in aging research, for a 2 –year research fellowship focused on cerebrovascular and/or neuromuscular mechanisms of falls. |
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The fellow will join a productive clinical laboratory investigating cerebral blood flow regulation, vascular function, postural control, gait, and aging in a multidisciplinary research institute affiliated with Harvard Medical School. They will have access to a large population database containing extensive longitudinal data on risk factors for falls. They will participate in weekly laboratory meetings, conferences, and collaborative projects at the Institute for Aging Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and other Harvard-affiliated teaching hospitals. This position is supported by an NIA-funded T32 National Research Service Award devoted to training in translational research in aging. The Award provides salary support, course tuition, a travel stipend, and opportunities for loan forgiveness. |
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