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  • Research Assistant Positon

    Applications are now being solicited from highly motivated individuals
    for immediately available, a Research Assistant position in the Military
    Performance Laboratory (MPL), at the Center for the Interpid (CFI), Fort
    Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas.



    The facility was developed to provide state-of-the-art care for injured
    service members, as they work to return to the highest levels of
    physical, psychological, and emotional function. The center provides
    injured Service members with the best technology available to precisely
    assess and maximize physical performance. Personnel from the center
    provide clinical gait analysis services, conduct research to improve
    patient management, and provide education and training in leading-edge
    care and rehabilitation of the amputee patient.



    The available position is Full Time in direct support of research
    protocols. The associated project will examine psychometric properties
    of advanced techniques for the identification of concussion associated
    motor impairments and determine the feasibility of a virtual reality
    based treatment for use with individuals with concussion associated
    motor performance impairments. The incumbent will ensure timely
    completion of the research protocol and assist with activities related
    to data collection, processing and management within the lab. For more
    information regarding the Center for the Intrepid (CFI) please view:
    http://www.smithgroup.com/?id=536
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    The incumbent will serve as a contract employee working for The
    McConnell Group, Inc. www.themccgroup.com
    , a leading provider of clinical
    research support services to the Department of Defense. Our growth over
    the last twelve years with the Department of Homeland Security, the
    Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Health and Human
    Services, and our academic and commercial clients has created our
    footprint in the industry, overseeing medical and healthcare programs
    and providing subject matter experts to clinical research programs in
    support of biomedical, biodefense and other allied health programs.



    The Military Performance Laboratory (MPL) is a 5,300 sq foot state of
    the art facility. Testing will take place in the Computer Assisted
    Rehabilitation ENvironment (CAREN) system within the MPL. The
    one-of-a-kind CAREN system includes an instrumented treadmill mounted
    within a 4m-diameter platform capable of motion with six
    degrees-of-freedom. A 7m-diameter dome allows a viewing area of
    300-degrees, providing an immersive environment. A 24-camera motion
    capture system (Vicon Peak, Oxford, UK) within the dome is used to track
    three-dimensional kinematics of subjects as they ambulate.



    Essential Duties (90%)

    -Conduct kinematic and kinetic data collection and processing.

    -Maintain files on research subjects, maintain equipment and computer
    resources.

    -Assist with explaining protocols and obtaining signed consent, assist
    the supervisor in preparing annual progress reports, and manuscripts on
    the results of research studies.

    -Provide administrative support.



    Other Duties (10%)

    -Maintain sufficient supplies for function of the lab, assist with
    interpretation of data, and perform other duties as assigned.



    Required Knowledge/Skills

    -Candidate must have a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution,
    Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and working knowledge of
    biomechanics

    -Familiarity with the function of gait laboratories and research
    protocols is desirable.

    -Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary for performing
    research tasks is favorable.

    -Candidates must possess interpersonal skills to work effectively with
    patients and staff, be comfortable working with computer software,
    including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and have a willingness
    to learn and trouble shoot computer related issues.

    -Knowledge of MATLAB, EVART, NEXUS and/or Visual3D is highly desirable.

    -Candidates MUST have U.S. citizenship or the ability to obtain
    citizenship, and be able to pass a government background investigation



    Compensation / Benefits: TMG offers comp. pay and benefits pkg.
    including health ins. and/or pension plan; paid holidays, vacation, and
    PTO; EAP; 401(k) and College Savings Plan.



    Interested candidates should contact Deborah S. Edwards, SPHR Ph:
    210-673-9662 x202 fax: 210-673-2600






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