Classification Title:
Research Coordinator I
Job Description:
This position will be responsible for coordinating research activities in the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Lab, a human movement biomechanics lab directed by Dr. Jennifer Nichols. Assigned activities will include administrative tasks, such as managing regulatory paperwork and scheduling research participants; experimental tasks, such as working with skin-marker motion capture, electromyography (surface and fine wire needle electrodes), ultrasound imaging, and dynamometry; and data management tasks, such as writing computer code to check data quality.
Human Subject Research – This individual will act as a Research Coordinator for human subject research studies within the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Lab. Responsibilities will include recruitment and scheduling of human subjects, obtaining informed consent, collecting experimental data, data analysis, and record keeping. The individual will work with an array of biomechanics research equipment, including skin-marker motion capture, electromyography (surface and fine wire needle electrodes), ultrasound imaging, and dynamometry. The individual will work closely with other lab personnel, including graduate and undergraduate students, to ensure all data is collected in an accurate, safe, reliable, and repeatable manner. This individual will also assist with writing experimental protocols, informed consent documents, and other administrative tasks associated with maintaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval.
Data Management – This individual will be responsible for managing experimental biomechanics data. This includes ensuring lab practices adhere to regulatory requirements for human subject data, designing and implementing strategies for quality assurance, and maintaining records on datasets. This individual will also assist with open-source sharing of data, models, and code in public repositories.
Laboratory & Equipment Management – This individual will act as Lab Manager. In this capacity, this individual will oversee maintenance of all laboratory equipment, space, and supplies. This individual will also provide oversight of good laboratory practice to ensure a safe working environment and ensure adherence to university policies, including coordination of EH&S safety documentation and inspections.
Training – This individual will supervise, and train students and summer interns associated with research projects.
Expected Salary:
$42,000 – $50,000; commensurate with qualifications and experience
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of relevant experience.
- Experience with fine wire needle electrode insertion, or willingness to learn.
- Human subject research experience, including management of regulatory approval.
- Biomechanics research experience, including motion capture, electromyography, dynamometry, ultrasound imaging, and/or musculoskeletal simulations.
- Highly motivated with strong organizational and management skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Excellent and clear communication skills.
- Ability to code (Matlab or Python preferred).
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered for this position, applicant must upload a cover letter and resume with application.
This is a time limited position.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Advertised: 17 Oct 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Oct 2023 Eastern Daylight Time