Research Assistant - Motion Analysis Lab

Overview

The Research Assistant I assists and collaborates with the Principal Investigator (PI) to provide research support, perform laboratory procedures, and maintain research related documentation/records. This position requires flexibility, responsibility, and independence to perform diverse duties related to carrying out research protocols, analyzing behavioral data, and coordinating day-today research study activities related to projects focused on interactive rehabilitation for children with neurological impairment.

• Participate in experiments, collect and analyze data, formulate conclusions, and create appropriate statistical visualizations (such as graphs and charts) for the purpose of reporting research results.
• Coordinate day-to-day research study activities including, but not limited to, scheduling study participants and implementing study protocol procedures.
• Manage research data in accordance with protocols established by the PI including, but not limited to, data entry, data transfer, data archiving, data maintenance, and data analysis.
• Assist with Institutional Review Board (IRB) required materials including, but not limited to, protocol application and related forms, changes in

• Meet regularly with PI and colleagues to review data, troubleshoot problems, prioritize tasks, and discuss newly published scientific literature relevant to the research field.
• Independently process and deliver presentations of scientific data to research collaborators and study teams.
• Complete general administrative work related to assigned studies including, but not limited to, records management, processing subject reimbursements and incentives, and inventorying/ordering laboratory supplies.
• Assist with the preparation of study-related materials, progress reports, and any other research execution/implementation pertinent documentation.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and explicit records of all procedures and experiments performed in a lab notebook or electronic data management systems.
• Assist in preparing and writing manuscripts for publication based on data obtained.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (e.g., biology, neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science, or physics) preferred.

• Prior experience working with young children in a research context.
• Experience with at least one programming language such as R or MATLAB.

USD $36,955.98/Yr.

USD $60,296.50/Yr.