Full-time Research Assistant - University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

[Peter Fino]

The Neuromechanics and Applied Locomotion Laboratory at the University of Utah is hiring a full-time Research Assistant to assist with on-going funded research examining balance and mobility, particularly in people with mild traumatic brain injuries (i.e., concussions). The candidate will have the opportunity to work on several federally-funded and foundation-funded projects with Dr. Peter Fino and collaborators. The candidate will interact on a regular basis with volunteer research subjects, physical therapists, engineers, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other faculty from various groups across campus, including Neurology, Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Psychology, and with research teams at other institutions across the country.

The ideal applicant should have experience working with human research participants, exceptional interpersonal skills, experience in clinical settings, a grasp of biomechanics, anatomy, and rehabilitation, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Requirements:

• A BS in a relevant discipline, such as kinesiology, biomechanics, athletic training, physical therapy, psychology, engineering, or health science related field
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills

Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess the following preferred qualities:

• Experience conducting human subject research and interacting with participants with impaired balance, mobility or neuromuscular control
• Ability to excel in both team and individual environments
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with biomechanical instrumentation including force plates, motion capture cameras, inertial measurement units, and electromyography
• MS in a relevant discipline, such as kinesiology, biomechanics, athletic training, physical therapy, engineering, or health science related field

Salary Range: $20-25/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

The position is a full-time (40 hrs/wk) position. The position will be renewable annually based on job performance and the availability of funding.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Apply here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/208152

Please submit the following information combined into a single PDF:

1. Cover letter describing interest in the position and previous research experience
2. CV
3. Names and contact information of three references.