Research Engineer | BioMotion Laboratory - Dept. of BME | SPRI - Vail, Colorado

[Coen Wijdicks]

JOB TITLE
Research Engineer

COMPANY
BioMotion Laboratory
Department of BioMedical Engineering
Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Vail, Colorado, USA
www.sprivail.org/department-of-biomedical-engineering

CLASSIFICATION
This is a full-time position with benefits.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop, initiate, and complete independent research lines and projects related to human motion measurement.
• Conduct focused research pertaining to sports performance, injury recovery, and injury prevention.
• Coordinate research projects with physicians, staff, fellows, clinicians, international visiting scholars, and industry representatives.
• Conduct data collection with varied instrumentation; including but not limited to biplane fluoroscopy, static radiography, MRI, CT, motion capture, and force plates.
• Ensure timely collection of study documentation by obtaining, maintaining and controlling all necessary records and documentation according to procedures and regulations.
• Understanding and ability to use and troubleshoot all existing tools commonly used for biomechanical analyses.
• Apply basic statistical knowledge and understand, interpret, and describe complex data by preparing graphs and tables.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or similar discipline and demonstrated proficiency in biomechanics research. Ph.D. degree preferred, although not required.
• Research experience necessary either through previous internship, work experience, or course work; practical knowledge about the conduct of research principals required.
• Experience in a motion analysis laboratory setting, with commonly used biomechanical tools and analytic methods.
• 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.
• Experience in publishing papers in peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Computer skills: experience with MATLAB programming.
• Experience with institutional review boards preferred, although not required.
• Skill and experience in his/her functional area.
• Able to transition from tactical to strategic responsibilities.
• Able to translate the organization's vision and values into day-to-day activities and behaviors.
• Experience working with elite and/or professional athletes.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to unexpected changes and possess strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and writing skills.

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.
Director | Senior Staff Scientist
Department of BioMedical Engineering

Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI)
181 W. Meadow Drive, Suite 1000
Vail, Colorado, 81657, USA

https://www.sprivail.org

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