Biomechanics Research Assistant: Motion Analysis & Data

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid maternity and paternity

Competitive PensionPlan

Job summary

UPMC Ireland invites applications for a Biomechanics Research Assistant in the Sports Medicine department. You will support clinical service and research activity in biomechanics and motion analysis, working full-time in a busy laboratory.

The role emphasizes data collection/processing, equipment checks, and collaboration on research projects with Erasmus students, requiring accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sports science or related field with biomechanical data capture experience.
• Research principles knowledge and ability to handle confidential information.
• Attention to detail with strong organisational and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee data collection with data integrity and documentation.
• Process biomechanical data in preparation for analysis.
• Ensure high quality of care for patients tested in the laboratory.
• Regularly check laboratory equipment.
• Assist with training Erasmus students and collaborate on projects.
• Review procedures to identify service improvements.

Skills

Teamwork

Data integrity

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sports science or related discipline with biomechanical data capture experience

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

UPMC Ireland invites applications for a Biomechanics Research Assistant in the Sports Medicine department. You will support clinical service and research activity in biomechanics and motion analysis, working full-time in a busy laboratory.

The role emphasizes data collection/processing, equipment checks, and collaboration on research projects with Erasmus students, requiring accuracy and teamwork.