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University of Virginia's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is seeking a sports minded Laboratory and Research Specialist with a background in biomechanical engineering to aid in collecting 3D motion capture and force data on both patients and human research subjects in the SPEED Clinic in the Gait and Motion Laboratory. Incumbent performs biomechanical assessments using state-of-the-art 3D motion capture technology and instrumented treadmill to track patients and human research subjects through a variety of test and performance protocols. Duties include analyzing and sharing data with stake holders (physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, sport coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, and research sponsors) with the goal of maximizing physical training by improving motor patterns and developing sport specific training programs. The focus is to reduce the risk for injury and enhance athletic performance. The incumbent is responsible for setting-up, maintaining and customizing the systems to ensure proper data capture with a high attention to the integrity of the data. The successful candidate works with patients and human research subjects ranging in age who have a broad range of athletic ability from novice to elite professionals.
Position requires Bachelor's Degree in Science, Math or related field with a minimum of three years of laboratory experience working with human research subjects in a motion analysis laboratory. Must be able analyze data and present in a clear and concise manner, work accurately with attention to detail, knowledge of laboratory experiments and records, ability to troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment, experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of 3D modeling, biomechanics, anatomy & physiology, kinesiology, strength and conditioning, database management, statistical analysis and computer programming.
For full information and to apply, please visit: jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=69919
Jacki Watt
Research Engineer, Gait Laboratory/SPEED Clinic
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Virginia
434-982-1422
jwatt@virginia.edu
Position requires Bachelor's Degree in Science, Math or related field with a minimum of three years of laboratory experience working with human research subjects in a motion analysis laboratory. Must be able analyze data and present in a clear and concise manner, work accurately with attention to detail, knowledge of laboratory experiments and records, ability to troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment, experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of 3D modeling, biomechanics, anatomy & physiology, kinesiology, strength and conditioning, database management, statistical analysis and computer programming.
For full information and to apply, please visit: jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=69919
Jacki Watt
Research Engineer, Gait Laboratory/SPEED Clinic
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Virginia
434-982-1422
jwatt@virginia.edu