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Senior Research Specialist, Orthopaedics
Emory University. Provide advanced technical and scientific support for biomechanics assessment and human performance research .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in biomechanics research, advanced motion analysis, and the integration of multiple biomechanical measurement systems. Proficient in developing research methods and training personnel while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
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Biomechanics ResearchMotion Analysis SoftwareData Acquisition and Quality AssuranceResearch Method DevelopmentTraining Technical Personnel
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Hard Skills
Biomechanical AssessmentData Processing and InterpretationResearch Procedures DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisProtocol Development
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationTraining and Mentoring
Tools & Technologies
MATLABPythonTheiaVisual3DOpensim
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Scientific FieldAHA BLS CertificationCITI TrainingHIPAA Training
Industry Keywords
Human Performance ResearchMarkerless Motion CaptureComputational Movement AnalysisClinical ResearchHazardous Substance Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide advanced technical and scientific support for biomechanics assessment and human performance research
- Independently conduct comprehensive biomechanical assessments for athletes, patients, and research participants
- Develop and refine testing protocols
- Oversee data acquisition and quality assurance
- Support integration of markerless motion capture and computational movement analysis technologies
- Serve as a technical resource for research staff
- Contribute to advanced data processing and interpretation
- Support collaborative research initiatives involving clinical and elite athletic populations
- Perform highly technical and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures
- Devise specialized research procedures using advanced research techniques and equipment
- Provide input to protocol development and departmental goals and objectives
- Analyze and interpret study results
- Investigate and recommend alternative approaches to improve result quality
- Train research staff in specialized procedures and theoretical concepts
- Recommend equipment and supplies for specialized procedures
- Assist with grant and funding application preparation
- Review literature for related research developments and techniques
- Prepare written materials, charts, and graphs for publication or presentation
- Oversee quality assurance of research performed by others
- Monitor handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances
- Perform related responsibilities as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and four years of research experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
- Substantial experience in biomechanics research
- Advanced motion analysis experience
- Experience integrating multiple biomechanical measurement systems
- Proficiency with motion capture and analysis software such as MATLAB, Python, Theia, Visual3D, Opensim or related computational tools is highly desirable
- Experience developing research methods, analysis software and pipelines
- Experience training technical personnel
- Experience supporting scientific publications and multidisciplinary research programs
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to interact with patients, research participants, and research and clinical staff
- Completion of required training, credentialing, and background verification
- Completion of clinical research orientation and training, including CITI and HIPAA, as applicable
- AHA BLS certification as applicable to job duties
- Compliance with health assessment, drug screening, immunization, competency validation, and other EHC requirements when applicable
- Ability to work with, take precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents
Benefits
Comp & perks- Regular full-time employment
- Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion
- Required training, credentialing, and background verification provided/required for employment
- Clinical research orientation and training (e.g., CITI, HIPAA)
- System training
- AHA BLS certification as applicable to job duties
- Health assessment, drug screening, immunization requirements including annual flu vaccine, competency validation, and other EHC requirements as applicable
- Equal access and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities