Biomechanics Research Assistant

UPMC Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid maternity and paternity

Competitive PensionPlan

Job summary

UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin seeks a Biomechanics Research Assistant to support clinical service and research in biomechanics and motion analysis. This full-time role is within the Sports Medicine department.

Responsibilities include data collection, processing, lab quality control, equipment checks, and research collaboration. Prior biomechanics data capture experience and MATLAB/Python knowledge are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sports science or related field with prior biomechanical data capture experience
• Ability to work well in a team with high attention to detail
• Research experience and understanding of research principles
• Analytic and decisive thinking with ability to prioritise, adapt and manage time
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills
• Knowledge of universal precautions and safety guidelines
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Experience with data processing/analysis in MATLAB and/or Python desirable

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee data collection with documentation and organization of data
• Process biomechanical data in preparation for analysis
• Ensure high quality of care for every patient tested in the lab
• Conduct regular system checks on laboratory equipment
• Assist with basic research tasks and collaborate on projects
• Assist with training Erasmus students
• Review procedures to identify service improvements

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Research experience

Data analysis

MATLAB/Python experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in sports science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Biomechanics Research Assistant

Location:SSC Sports Medicine
Job type:Permanent

Overview of role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic’s clinical service and research activity in biomechanics and motion analysis. This is a full-time position in the Sports Medicine department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee data collection, ensuring integrity, documentation and organization of collected data.
• Process biomechanical data in preparation for further analysis.
• Ensure a high quality of care for every patient tested in the laboratory.
• Undertake regular system checks on laboratory equipment.
• Undertake basic research tasks as required and collaborate on research projects with other department staff.
• Assist with the training of Erasmus students
• Continuously review procedures to identify improvements in our services.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in sports science or a related scientific discipline with prior experience in biomechanical data capture.
• Ability to work successfully in a team to achieve goals with a high level of attention to detail.
• Research experience and practical knowledge of research principles.
• Analytic and decisive thinking with the ability to prioritize, adapt and manage time.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills.
• Working knowledge of universal precautions and safety guidelines.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience processing and/or analysing data in MATLAB and/or Python would be desirable but is not essential.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

Salary: €35,350 per annum based on a 38 hour working week.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees.

Benefits

• Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
• Competitive PensionPlan.

Performance and Recognition

Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission ofUPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Development and Career Opportunities

Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.