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Research Assistant IV - Motion Capture Lab, Wyss Institute at Harvard University, Longwood Medical Area, Boston MA USA
The Wyss (pronounced "Veese") Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University seeks a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced individual to work in the Institute's Motion Capture Lab in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston, MA. The Wyss Institute uses Nature's design principles to develop bioinspired materials and devices that will transform medicine and create a more sustainable world. By emulating Nature's principles for self-organizing and self-regulating, Wyss researchers are developing innovative new engineering solutions for healthcare, energy, architecture, robotics, and manufacturing. These technologies are translated into commercial products and therapies through collaborations with clinical investigators, corporate alliances, and new start-ups.
Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Motion Capture Lab Manager and being mentored by the Lead Senior Staff in the Anticipatory Medical and Cellular Device Platform, this position will assist with the administrative and research responsibilities related to running the Wyss Motion Capture Lab. Research responsibilities include: contributing to research design, protocol development, IRB submissions, assisting with human subject data collections, data processing and analysis. Administrative responsibilities include: overseeing scheduling, ordering supplies, training new users on the use of Lab equipment, and providing equipment maintenance. The position will support the smooth and safe functioning of the Wyss Motion Capture Lab and the human subject study efforts within the Lab. The successful candidate will contribute to research studies focused on biologically-inspired medical and assistive devices, such as sensory enhancement technology, designed for clinical and athletic applications. The successful candidate will also contribute organization and technical knowledge regarding biomechanical and physiological equipment use and maintenance, data collection as well as data analysis techniques. This person will work closely with Wyss Institute staff, graduate and postdoctoral students and staff from collaborating universities and hospitals. Research projects include balance control, gait analysis, athletic performance, metabolic cost analysis and others. Studies focus on the translation of research results to create innovative therapies and wearable devices. The Motion Capture Lab consists of these cutting-edge research tools: 9 Camera Vicon Motion Capture system, 2 AMTI Force Platforms, a Bertec Instrumented Treadmill, 16 Channel Delsys Wireless Trigno sEMG system, 16 Channel Delsys Wired Bagnoli sEMG system, 6 Sensor Xsens Inertial Measurement Unit system, COSMED metabolic analysis system.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, movement science, kinesiology, engineering or related field. Three or more years of experience in the testing of human subjects, data acquisition and analysis methods used in 3D motion capture, force platform and surface electromyography research or related experience required. Education may count towards years of experience.
Additional Qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD preferred. Previous programming experience extracting biomechanics variables from raw data. Understanding of research design and statistical analysis. Concentration in biomechanics, biomedical engineering, motor control or physiology. Industry and/or clinical experience a plus. Experience using Vicon motion capture data collection and analysis software. Experience placing and analyzing surface electromyography. Experience with physiological measures related to metabolic cost a plus. Proficiency with MatLab programming and Visual 3D modeling. Willingness to work both inside and outside of his\her discipline to accomplish project goals. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Ability to take initiative and demonstrate good communication, time management and organization skills. Goal oriented with a strong work ethic.
This is a one year full-time staff position with possibility of renewal.
Apply at: http://hr.harvard.edu/search-jobs Search Openings, Research Assistant IV - Motion Capture Lab, Auto Req ID 33353BR
Hiring Manager: Denise Gravelle (denise.gravelle@wyss.harvard.edu)
Denise Gravelle
Motion Capture Laboratory Manager
Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering
Center for Life Science Boston (CLSB), 1st Floor
3 Blackfan Circle, Boston, MA 02115
denise.gravelle@wyss.harvard.edu
Learn more about the Wyss Institute at http://wyss.harvard.edu/
The Wyss (pronounced "Veese") Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University seeks a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced individual to work in the Institute's Motion Capture Lab in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston, MA. The Wyss Institute uses Nature's design principles to develop bioinspired materials and devices that will transform medicine and create a more sustainable world. By emulating Nature's principles for self-organizing and self-regulating, Wyss researchers are developing innovative new engineering solutions for healthcare, energy, architecture, robotics, and manufacturing. These technologies are translated into commercial products and therapies through collaborations with clinical investigators, corporate alliances, and new start-ups.
Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Motion Capture Lab Manager and being mentored by the Lead Senior Staff in the Anticipatory Medical and Cellular Device Platform, this position will assist with the administrative and research responsibilities related to running the Wyss Motion Capture Lab. Research responsibilities include: contributing to research design, protocol development, IRB submissions, assisting with human subject data collections, data processing and analysis. Administrative responsibilities include: overseeing scheduling, ordering supplies, training new users on the use of Lab equipment, and providing equipment maintenance. The position will support the smooth and safe functioning of the Wyss Motion Capture Lab and the human subject study efforts within the Lab. The successful candidate will contribute to research studies focused on biologically-inspired medical and assistive devices, such as sensory enhancement technology, designed for clinical and athletic applications. The successful candidate will also contribute organization and technical knowledge regarding biomechanical and physiological equipment use and maintenance, data collection as well as data analysis techniques. This person will work closely with Wyss Institute staff, graduate and postdoctoral students and staff from collaborating universities and hospitals. Research projects include balance control, gait analysis, athletic performance, metabolic cost analysis and others. Studies focus on the translation of research results to create innovative therapies and wearable devices. The Motion Capture Lab consists of these cutting-edge research tools: 9 Camera Vicon Motion Capture system, 2 AMTI Force Platforms, a Bertec Instrumented Treadmill, 16 Channel Delsys Wireless Trigno sEMG system, 16 Channel Delsys Wired Bagnoli sEMG system, 6 Sensor Xsens Inertial Measurement Unit system, COSMED metabolic analysis system.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, movement science, kinesiology, engineering or related field. Three or more years of experience in the testing of human subjects, data acquisition and analysis methods used in 3D motion capture, force platform and surface electromyography research or related experience required. Education may count towards years of experience.
Additional Qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD preferred. Previous programming experience extracting biomechanics variables from raw data. Understanding of research design and statistical analysis. Concentration in biomechanics, biomedical engineering, motor control or physiology. Industry and/or clinical experience a plus. Experience using Vicon motion capture data collection and analysis software. Experience placing and analyzing surface electromyography. Experience with physiological measures related to metabolic cost a plus. Proficiency with MatLab programming and Visual 3D modeling. Willingness to work both inside and outside of his\her discipline to accomplish project goals. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Ability to take initiative and demonstrate good communication, time management and organization skills. Goal oriented with a strong work ethic.
This is a one year full-time staff position with possibility of renewal.
Apply at: http://hr.harvard.edu/search-jobs Search Openings, Research Assistant IV - Motion Capture Lab, Auto Req ID 33353BR
Hiring Manager: Denise Gravelle (denise.gravelle@wyss.harvard.edu)
Denise Gravelle
Motion Capture Laboratory Manager
Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering
Center for Life Science Boston (CLSB), 1st Floor
3 Blackfan Circle, Boston, MA 02115
denise.gravelle@wyss.harvard.edu
Learn more about the Wyss Institute at http://wyss.harvard.edu/