Federal Work Study - Research Assistants

East Carolina University Portal; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University invites applications for several Research Assistant positions in the Department of Physical Therapy. You will support faculty-led projects by assisting with clinical data collection, analysis, and implementation of research protocols.

Responsibilities include maintaining lab spaces, recruiting participants, administering assessments, and managing data from motion analysis systems. Experience with MATLAB, Qualisys, Visual 3D or Power BI is beneficial for literature

Qualifications

• GPA minimum of 2.0 required.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical data collection and implementation of research protocols.
• Maintain, clean, organize, and prepare lab environments.
• Recruit and schedule study participants.
• Administer functional assessments.
• Collect and manage data from motion analysis or clinical systems.
• Keep detailed records of findings.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

MATLAB

Qualisys

Visual 3D

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.

Special Instructions to Applicant

To be eligible for FEDERAL WORK STUDY positions, students MUST BE QUALIFIED and RECEIVE a FEDERAL WORK STUDY AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610).
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

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Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA [e-mail] .

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.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

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