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RESEARCH ANALYST
NEBRASKA ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE LABORATORY
Athletic Department
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
As a well-established pioneer in human performance training, Nebraska Athletics is once again leading the nation through creation of the “Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory” (NAPL; http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=207732860). The NAPL builds upon a strong partnership between athletics and academics to enhance the human performance, safety, health, and long-term wellbeing of student athletes. The NAPL’s dedicated inter-professional research team leverages the clinical expertise of Nebraska Athletics’ well-established athletic medicine, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, and psychology teams with relationships established with researchers and industry partners from across the country to advance the art and science of human performance. Cutting-edge technology for studying human performance -- including fully instrumented biomechanics, endocrinology, exercise physiology, psychophysiology, and sports nutrition laboratories -- are just part of the 24,000 square foot research facility which is located adjacent to the athletic facilities housing Nebraska’s 24 Division 1 teams. The NAPL capitalizes on well-established relationships with researchers within the recently launched Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (http://www.unl.edu/dbrainlab/index.html) and Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital’s Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering (http://www.madonna.org/researcher/institute.html). The NAPL is seeking applications from dynamic, team-oriented, individuals for the position of research analyst.
A video of Biomechanical Data Collection in NAPL:
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with clinical and performance research relevant to student-athletes and coaches carried out at the University of Nebraska, Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory (NAPL) and environmental extensions of the lab (e.g., weight room, track and field areas). Responsibilities include operating and maintaining NAPL technology; assisting with the development and execution of sports performance studies; as well as collecting, processing, and archiving assigned data within NAPL. Responsible for the technical execution and quality of all basic, applied and clinical data collection and analysis procedures. Areas of involvement include biomechanics (motion analysis, force plates, electromyography, and accelerometers), metabolic, isokinetic dynamometry, ultrasonography, endocrinology and iDXA body scans. Exercise judgment within each data collection session to consider unique clinical needs and challenges of a participant versus the demands of the study. Assist with training and oversight of student volunteers/interns. Foster productive collegial relations within and external to NAPL. Participate in tours of the facility. Uphold the mission and values of NAPL, the Athletic Department and the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biomechanics, exercise science, human physiology, health sciences, or related field required. Computer hardware and software knowledge necessary. Strong oral communication skills essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience and expertise conducting human motion analysis assessments, metabolic tests, isokinetic strength assessments, and iDXA body scans is preferred. Experience with human subjects research preferred. Experience with abstract and manuscript writing is preferred.
Excellent benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program. A criminal history background check will be conducted. Review of applications begins July 18. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, copy and paste this quick link: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/40407.
Click on “Apply to this Job”, create an account (if you don’t already have one), complete the form and attach required documents including cover letter, resume, and list of references. The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.
Additional Information:
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in an up-and-coming and safe city of 250,000 people that has many of the cultural and entertainment benefits of a much larger city, with the feel of a friendly Midwestern community. Lincoln boasts low unemployment, low cost of living, and low crime. A strong vision for growth, vibrant downtown, extensive bike trails, numerous golf courses and parks, a wide variety of restaurants, shops and museums, and top college sports teams, help make Lincoln a desirable community. Visit http://admissions.unl.edu/discover/lincoln-life.aspx for more information.
Judith M. Burnfield, PhD, PT
Director Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory
University of Nebraska Athletics
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
402-472-0588
Director Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering
Director Movement and Neurosciences Center
Clifton Chair in Physical Therapy and Movement Science
Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
402-413-4505
NEBRASKA ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE LABORATORY
Athletic Department
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
As a well-established pioneer in human performance training, Nebraska Athletics is once again leading the nation through creation of the “Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory” (NAPL; http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=207732860). The NAPL builds upon a strong partnership between athletics and academics to enhance the human performance, safety, health, and long-term wellbeing of student athletes. The NAPL’s dedicated inter-professional research team leverages the clinical expertise of Nebraska Athletics’ well-established athletic medicine, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, and psychology teams with relationships established with researchers and industry partners from across the country to advance the art and science of human performance. Cutting-edge technology for studying human performance -- including fully instrumented biomechanics, endocrinology, exercise physiology, psychophysiology, and sports nutrition laboratories -- are just part of the 24,000 square foot research facility which is located adjacent to the athletic facilities housing Nebraska’s 24 Division 1 teams. The NAPL capitalizes on well-established relationships with researchers within the recently launched Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (http://www.unl.edu/dbrainlab/index.html) and Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital’s Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering (http://www.madonna.org/researcher/institute.html). The NAPL is seeking applications from dynamic, team-oriented, individuals for the position of research analyst.
A video of Biomechanical Data Collection in NAPL:
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with clinical and performance research relevant to student-athletes and coaches carried out at the University of Nebraska, Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory (NAPL) and environmental extensions of the lab (e.g., weight room, track and field areas). Responsibilities include operating and maintaining NAPL technology; assisting with the development and execution of sports performance studies; as well as collecting, processing, and archiving assigned data within NAPL. Responsible for the technical execution and quality of all basic, applied and clinical data collection and analysis procedures. Areas of involvement include biomechanics (motion analysis, force plates, electromyography, and accelerometers), metabolic, isokinetic dynamometry, ultrasonography, endocrinology and iDXA body scans. Exercise judgment within each data collection session to consider unique clinical needs and challenges of a participant versus the demands of the study. Assist with training and oversight of student volunteers/interns. Foster productive collegial relations within and external to NAPL. Participate in tours of the facility. Uphold the mission and values of NAPL, the Athletic Department and the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biomechanics, exercise science, human physiology, health sciences, or related field required. Computer hardware and software knowledge necessary. Strong oral communication skills essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience and expertise conducting human motion analysis assessments, metabolic tests, isokinetic strength assessments, and iDXA body scans is preferred. Experience with human subjects research preferred. Experience with abstract and manuscript writing is preferred.
Excellent benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program. A criminal history background check will be conducted. Review of applications begins July 18. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, copy and paste this quick link: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/40407.
Click on “Apply to this Job”, create an account (if you don’t already have one), complete the form and attach required documents including cover letter, resume, and list of references. The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.
Additional Information:
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in an up-and-coming and safe city of 250,000 people that has many of the cultural and entertainment benefits of a much larger city, with the feel of a friendly Midwestern community. Lincoln boasts low unemployment, low cost of living, and low crime. A strong vision for growth, vibrant downtown, extensive bike trails, numerous golf courses and parks, a wide variety of restaurants, shops and museums, and top college sports teams, help make Lincoln a desirable community. Visit http://admissions.unl.edu/discover/lincoln-life.aspx for more information.
Judith M. Burnfield, PhD, PT
Director Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory
University of Nebraska Athletics
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
402-472-0588
Director Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering
Director Movement and Neurosciences Center
Clifton Chair in Physical Therapy and Movement Science
Institute for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
402-413-4505