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Research Assistant - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Research Assistant II to join the research team in a human motion capture lab. The qualified candidate will have experience collecting, processing, and analyzing biomechanics data, including motion capture, electromyography, force platforms, isokinetic testing, and more. Experience with Matlab and Visual3D are preferred.
Summary of Job Duties: The Research Assistant II position with the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Orthopedics provides support for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery in a human motion testing laboratory at our Aldersgate Biomechanics Lab. Duties will include but are not limited to experimental design and testing, data analysis, and manuscript and grant preparation of biomechanical experiments for orthopedics-related projects.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in exercise science, biology, chemistry, or related field plus four (4) years of research experience OR Master's degree in exercise science, biology, chemistry, or related field plus two (2) years of research experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Responsibilities:
Appointment and Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Start date is negotiable, but preferred start in Fall of 2023.
Applications: Review of applications is ongoing, and applications will be accepted for review until the position is filled. Priority deadline for applications is September 10. For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Little-Rock/Research-Assistant-II_R0036089-1. To be eligible for this position, applicants must complete the application online.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Summary of Job Duties: The Research Assistant II position with the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Orthopedics provides support for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery in a human motion testing laboratory at our Aldersgate Biomechanics Lab. Duties will include but are not limited to experimental design and testing, data analysis, and manuscript and grant preparation of biomechanical experiments for orthopedics-related projects.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in exercise science, biology, chemistry, or related field plus four (4) years of research experience OR Master's degree in exercise science, biology, chemistry, or related field plus two (2) years of research experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Skills to follow protocols and be able to anticipate and recognize potential problems.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to interact in a collegial manner with supervisors, peers and investigators.
Responsibilities:
- Discuss hypotheses and objectives with the supervisor, other laboratory personnel, and clinicians.
- Determine key variables and primary and alternative methodologies.
- Ensure the application of scientific rigor and reproducibility for interpretation, including proper statistical validation.
- Serve to achieve broad research goals, including dissemination of findings.
- Perform analysis of motion, force plate, and EMG data using Visual3D, Matlab, and Excel. Includes statistical analyses, data presentation and interpretation.
- Write manuscripts, assemble data and other figures, and submit for publication.
- Prepare posters and slide presentations for scientific conferences and local seminars.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Appointment and Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Start date is negotiable, but preferred start in Fall of 2023.
Applications: Review of applications is ongoing, and applications will be accepted for review until the position is filled. Priority deadline for applications is September 10. For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Little-Rock/Research-Assistant-II_R0036089-1. To be eligible for this position, applicants must complete the application online.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS