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    Position Announcement - Motion Lab Engineer

    The Human Movement Disorders Laboratory (previously known as the
    Biomechanics Laboratory) of the National Institutes of Health has an
    immediate need for a dynamic, highly-skilled movement analysis laboratory
    engineer. The Human Movement Disorders Section is one of three Sections in
    the new Physical Disabilities Branch located in the world's largest clinical
    research facility - the Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center. The Human
    Movement Disorders (HMD) Section has an outstanding history of technology
    development, translational research, and clinical applications in the field
    of human movement analysis for rehabilitation research and patient care.
    Having recently obtained Branch status, the Section is now developing the
    infrastructure to support a significantly expanded research mission that
    requires ongoing support for extensive human subject testing. As a part of
    this expansion, the Human Movement Disorders Section is preparing to
    transition into a new state-of-the-art facility in the new Mark O. Hatfield
    Clinical Research Center - see http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/crc/ and
    http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/crcnews/updates.html

    Summary of duties:

    This position is located in the Human Movement Disorders Section of the
    Physical Disabilities Branch at the NIH. The HMD Laboratory Engineer will
    perform a variety of procedures including:

    * Serve as an instrumentation, methods and applications expert in the area
    of motion capture and analysis for rehabilitation research and patient care
    activities.
    * Maintain and support the laboratory's existing and future motion capture
    and analysis systems which currently include: a seven camera Vicon optical
    motion capture system, 3 AMTI Force Platforms, 10 Channel Motion Lab System
    EMG unit and a PEDAR foot pressure measurement system.
    * Be responsible for the technical execution and quality of all basic,
    applied, and clinical data collection and analysis procedures.
    * Assist with the development, testing, implementation, and dissemination of
    exciting new motion capture and analysis methods.
    * Coordinate the development, testing, and implementation of new
    instrumentation (e.g., overhead safety harness system, position adjustable
    force plate mounting system and templates, instrumented seating and stair
    systems, etc.) required to complete our expansion into the new Clinical
    Research Center.
    * Play an active role as an application/test engineer on our ongoing
    software development team and be capable of integrating approved
    developments into research and clinical testing activities.
    * Develop and implement instructional materials for effectively training
    students, interns, fellows and visiting scientists on proper motion capture
    and analysis methods and procedures and routinely provide in-service
    training and support for newly established methods and procedures.
    * Serve as an active contributing member on a number of diverse,
    multidisciplinary research teams.

    Minimum qualification requirements:

    * A demonstrated desire and commitment to the implementation of clinical
    movement analysis in a rehabilitation research and patient care setting is
    essential.
    * Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and time management skills are
    required.
    * A bachelor's degree, masters preferred, in bioengineering, biomechanics,
    kinesiology, physical therapy or other related fields demonstrating
    sufficient technical experience and expertise will be considered.
    * Demonstrable experience and expertise working with optical motion capture
    and analysis systems is required.
    * Computer programming experience (C, C++, Visual C++, Visual Basic) is
    preferred but not required.

    Please send the following information:

    1) A letter detailing your experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and
    goals in the area of clinical movement analysis.
    2) A current resume
    3) The names and contact information of three references

    Direct application materials and inquiries to:

    Ms. Susan Bender
    Physical Disabilities Branch
    Building 10 Room 6s235
    National Institutes of Health
    10 Center Dr. MSC 1604
    Bethesda, MD 20892-1604
    USA

    (301) 496-9415 (phone)
    (301) 480-9896 (fax)
    Susan_Bender@NIH.GOV (Email)

    Applicant screening will commence immediately and this position is expected
    to remain open until filled.
    The salary and benefit levels such as travel and training are negotiable.
    Foreign candidates will be considered provided they can meet the required
    visa status.
    The National Institutes of Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
    Employer.

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