Job Details

Hourly Research Assistant

Position Number: 9789334
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Hourly Research Assistant

Job Summary

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.

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. The grant is expected to run until June 30, 2030.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

Collects and compiles data from a variety of sources; may enter data into a PC or computer terminal.
Statistically analyzes data to include calculating the mean, median, and standard deviation, plotting scatter grams and performing multiple regression analysis in addition to other statistical computations.
May edit research papers, project reports, proposals and curriculum materials prior to publication or presentation.
Prepares format for final disposition of data; maintains an internal library on project information resources and final data collected.
May work with research personnel in the design and preparation of research projects and in recording data.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Research Assistant, II : Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Research Assistant, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.
Research Assistant, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Preferences
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
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

Special Instructions
Please submit the following information combined into a single PDF:1. Cover letter describing interest in the position and previous research experience2. CV3. Names and contact information of three references.

Requisition Number: PRN46020B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00196 - Health & Kinesiology
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $20 -$25 /hr - DOE
Close Date: 10/26/2026
Open Until Filled:

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