Federal Work Study - Research Assistants

East Carolina University; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University in North Carolina is seeking several Research Assistants to support faculty-led clinical studies. Responsibilities include data collection, analysis, and implementing research protocols, with opportunities to work with MATLAB, Qualisys, Visual3D, and Power BI.

The position emphasizes hands-on experience in clinical research, data interpretation, and evidence-based practice, ideal for students pursuing graduate studies.

Qualifications

• Current ECU student in good standing meeting GPA requirement (2.0).
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical data collection and analysis.
• Maintain and organize lab environments.
• Recruit and schedule study participants.
• Administer functional assessments and manage data.
• Maintain records and contribute to literature reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Current ECU student

Tools

MATLAB

Qualisys

Visual3D

Power BI

Job description

Posting Number

Posting Number 08627

Position Number

Position Number 08627

Student Job Category

Position Location

Position Location On-campus

City

State

State North Carolina

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 3

Rate of Pay

Rate of Pay $12.00/hourly

FLSA Status

FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy?

Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? Yes

Job Description

ECU Department of Physical Therapy is currently seeking several Research Assistants
Research Assistants will support faculty-led research projects by assisting with clinical data collection, analysis, and implementation of research protocols. Responsibilities may include:

• Maintaining, cleaning, organizing, and preparing lab environments
• Recruiting and scheduling study participants
• Administering functional assessments
• Collecting and managing data from motion analysis or other clinical systems
• Keeping detailed records of findings

Students may also work with analytical and clinical software such as MATLAB , Qualisys, Visual 3D, and Power BI, and contribute to literature reviews or research documentation.

This position provides hands-on experience in clinical research processes, data interpretation, and evidence-based practices. It is especially valuable for students interested in human movement science and rehabilitation, particularly those planning to pursue graduate studies.

GPA Requirement

GPA Requirement Minimum of 2.0

Strong communication and critical thinking skills are essential. Candidates should be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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