Junior researcher: the MOBI lab

Erasmus MC-Klinische Chemie; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The MOBI lab at Erasmus MC-Klinische Chemie, in collaboration with TU Delft, seeks a Junior Researcher to support studies on biomechanics and osteoarthritis. You will assist with study protocols, ethical approvals, participant recruitment, data collection, lab maintenance, and dissemination of findings through conferences and journals.

The role involves collaboration with clinicians, patients, and industry partners, plus contributing to data analyses and presenting results for early-career

Responsibilities

• Write study protocols and support securing ethical approval to perform studies.
• Recruit and enroll participants and assist with data collection.
• Help maintain the MOBI lab.
• Communicate with stakeholders such as patients, clinicians, and industry partners.
• Depending on the individual, analyse data and disseminate study findings through presenting at conferences and publishing study findings in peer reviewed journals.

Job description

Job Description

Our department is looking for a Junior Researcher to support several ongoing projects within the MOBI lab, the MOtion Biomechanics and Imaging lab. The MOBI lab represents a collaboration between Erasmus MC and TU Delft and is a motion analysis laboratory that includes a traditional motion capture system (MOTEK instrumented treadmill, Vicon/Nexus motion capture), an innovative embedded fluoroscopy system, an instrumented stationary bike, and more.

Role

Our research is focused on understanding the role of biomechanics in the development of osteoarthritis and improving the assessment and personalized treatment of individuals with osteoarthritis. As a Junior Researcher, you will:

• Write study protocols and support securing ethical approval to perform studies.
• Recruit and enroll participants and assist with data collection.
• Help maintain the MOBI lab.
• Communicate with stakeholders such as patients, clinicians, and industry partners.
• Depending on the individual, analyse data and disseminate study findings through presenting at conferences and publishing study findings in peer reviewed journals.