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  • Applied Biomechanist, Lab & Testing Services, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    The Fortius Institute is an integrated team of sport medicine, science and training leaders committed to best practices in prevention, performance, treatment, education and research. Our institute is resident at the Fortius Athlete Development Centre in the Central Valley Sports Complex in Burnaby, British Columbia. The Fortius Institute, a truly-integrated single professional business unit, is part of Fortius Sport & Health.

    Job Description
    The Fortius Institute is seeking top sport medicine and exercise science practitioners from multiple disciplines who desire to work in an integrated environment, in a collaborative way and with an over-arching commitment to innovation. If you are an applied biomechanist who is interested in joining a team where everyone is committed to best practices in prevention, performance, treatment, education and research and the delivery of integrated services and programs we would love to hear from you.

    Role Summary
    Under the direction of Chris MacLean, Director, Human Performance Lab & Biomechanics, and working with the Human Performance Lab Team, the Applied Biomechanist, Lab & Testing Services will be responsible for conducting biomechanical analyses in the HPL, including Running and Walking analyses. The Applied Biomechanist, Lab & Testing Services will be responsible for the recruitment of subjects for research when required and complete product testing/work-for-hire projects for Industry partners. This individual must be open to working in an integrated laboratory setting alongside Exercise Physiologists.


    Responsibilities
    ■Responsible for data collection and processing for on-going biomechanical clinical services, research studies and product testing for Industry partners
    ■Responsible for the processing of biomechanical data using QTM software, Visual 3D, SPSS and MatLab
    ■Assist the Applied Sport and Exercise Science leadership team in developing an upper extremity program that supports the needs of the Professional Practice in obtaining product testing contracts from Industry partners
    ■Assist the Applied Sport and Exercise Science leadership team in the maintenance of Biomechanical laboratory equipment
    ■Collaborate with Exercise Physiologists and others in the Professional Practice as required
    ■Contribute to the on-going initiatives of the HPL Team to create and conduct relevant research projects of the HPL that lead to innovative prevention and treatment interventions
    ■Other duties may be assigned as required

    HOW TO APPLY
    Please apply via our website at www.fortiussport.com under the Careers section or follow the link http://www.fortiussport.com/careers
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