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JOB TITLE
Senior Injury Prevention and Sports Performance BioMotion Researcher
COMPANY
Department of BioMedical Engineering
Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Vail, Colorado, USA
CLASSIFICATION:
This is a full-time, year round, exempt position with benefits.
Job Start Date
Position is available immediately
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Develop, initiate, and complete independent research lines and projects related to in vivo human motion measurement that is consistent with the National Institute of Health level or extramural funding and can be published in scientific journals.
• Focused research pertaining to sports performance, injury recovery, and injury prevention.
• Coordinate research projects with physicians, staff, fellows, clinicians and international visiting scholars.
• Conduct data collection with varied instrumentation; compile and process data.
• Evaluate test data and report results.
• Develop new tools and/or methods for answering scientific inquiry.
• Submit, present and publish scientific work related to the research projects conducted in the BioMotion and BioMechanical Testing Laboratory.
• Understanding and ability to use and troubleshoot all existing tools commonly used for biomechanical analyses.
• Adheres to SPRI safety policy and procedure and ensures a climate of safety awareness and compliance in the SPRI Laboratories.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form which may jeopardize the privacy of patients.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ph.D. in human movement science (biomechanics, kinesiology), engineering, biomedical engineering, ergonomics, or related field with 3 year relevant work experience
• or a Master's degree in human movement science (biomechanics, kinesiology), engineering, biomedical engineering, ergonomics, or related field with 5 years work experience in a similar field.
• A PhD/PT is highly desired.
• Proven track record creating a robust research agenda.
• Experience in a biomechanics laboratory setting, with commonly used biomechanical tools and analytical methods.
• Knowledge of the scientific method, including but not limited to: observation, formulation of testable hypotheses, experimental design, statistical methods and analysis & interpretation of results.
• Demonstrated understanding of injury mechanisms and sports performance.
• Skills and abilities in conducting research and applying scientific insights, specifically related to sport biomechanics, performance and injury.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Experience working with elite and/or professional athletes is a plus.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, applicants must submit the following to Coen A. Wijdicks, Ph.D. (cwijdicks@sprivail.org): an updated curriculum vitae with a focus on educational background, work experience, academic record of peer reviewed publications and grants, laboratory work experience, computer skills assessment, instrumentation skill sets, and programming capabilities. We also require a personal statement (two page max) detailing how you would contribute to the specified role and core values of research and education at SPRI. Following our internal selection process, only qualified applicants will be contacted for a phone interview. A list of references will only be requested for individuals that pass the phone interview. The application process and all associated communications will remain confidential.
Respectfully,
Coen A. Wijdicks, Ph.D.
Chief Operating Officer
Director of the Department of BioMedical Engineering
Senior Staff Scientist
Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI)
181 W. Meadow Drive, Suite 1000
Vail, Colorado, 81657, USA
cwijdicks@sprivail.org
Keeping People Active Through Orthopaedic Research and Education
Senior Injury Prevention and Sports Performance BioMotion Researcher
COMPANY
Department of BioMedical Engineering
Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Vail, Colorado, USA
CLASSIFICATION:
This is a full-time, year round, exempt position with benefits.
Job Start Date
Position is available immediately
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Develop, initiate, and complete independent research lines and projects related to in vivo human motion measurement that is consistent with the National Institute of Health level or extramural funding and can be published in scientific journals.
• Focused research pertaining to sports performance, injury recovery, and injury prevention.
• Coordinate research projects with physicians, staff, fellows, clinicians and international visiting scholars.
• Conduct data collection with varied instrumentation; compile and process data.
• Evaluate test data and report results.
• Develop new tools and/or methods for answering scientific inquiry.
• Submit, present and publish scientific work related to the research projects conducted in the BioMotion and BioMechanical Testing Laboratory.
• Understanding and ability to use and troubleshoot all existing tools commonly used for biomechanical analyses.
• Adheres to SPRI safety policy and procedure and ensures a climate of safety awareness and compliance in the SPRI Laboratories.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form which may jeopardize the privacy of patients.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ph.D. in human movement science (biomechanics, kinesiology), engineering, biomedical engineering, ergonomics, or related field with 3 year relevant work experience
• or a Master's degree in human movement science (biomechanics, kinesiology), engineering, biomedical engineering, ergonomics, or related field with 5 years work experience in a similar field.
• A PhD/PT is highly desired.
• Proven track record creating a robust research agenda.
• Experience in a biomechanics laboratory setting, with commonly used biomechanical tools and analytical methods.
• Knowledge of the scientific method, including but not limited to: observation, formulation of testable hypotheses, experimental design, statistical methods and analysis & interpretation of results.
• Demonstrated understanding of injury mechanisms and sports performance.
• Skills and abilities in conducting research and applying scientific insights, specifically related to sport biomechanics, performance and injury.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Experience working with elite and/or professional athletes is a plus.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, applicants must submit the following to Coen A. Wijdicks, Ph.D. (cwijdicks@sprivail.org): an updated curriculum vitae with a focus on educational background, work experience, academic record of peer reviewed publications and grants, laboratory work experience, computer skills assessment, instrumentation skill sets, and programming capabilities. We also require a personal statement (two page max) detailing how you would contribute to the specified role and core values of research and education at SPRI. Following our internal selection process, only qualified applicants will be contacted for a phone interview. A list of references will only be requested for individuals that pass the phone interview. The application process and all associated communications will remain confidential.
Respectfully,
Coen A. Wijdicks, Ph.D.
Chief Operating Officer
Director of the Department of BioMedical Engineering
Senior Staff Scientist
Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI)
181 W. Meadow Drive, Suite 1000
Vail, Colorado, 81657, USA
cwijdicks@sprivail.org
Keeping People Active Through Orthopaedic Research and Education