Biomechanics Research Assistant – Student (Data & Lab Support)

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 11,020 - 16,531; Full time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University, Department of Kinesiology, invites undergraduate or graduate students to join the biomechanics lab on the Main campus. The position involves assisting in data collection and analysis, maintaining lab hardware and software, conducting literature reviews, and supporting instruction as needed.

Salary is $8–12 per hour; schedule based on lab needs. Preferred qualifications include completing KINE 3373 or KINE 4362, experience with motion capture, force plates, and EMG

Qualifications

• Experience with data collection and analysis methods.
• Ability to operate lab hardware and software.
• Interest in biomechanics and exercise science.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research data collections and data analysis.
• Maintain and update laboratory hardware and software.
• Assist with literature reviews and other research-related tasks.
• Teach activity courses requiring specific skill sets.

Skills

Data collection

Communication

Teamwork

Education

KINE

SPMT

HPWM

Tools

Motion capture systems

Force plates

DEXA

EMG

Job description

Sam Houston State University, Department of Kinesiology, invites undergraduate or graduate students to join the biomechanics lab on the Main campus. The position involves assisting in data collection and analysis, maintaining lab hardware and software, conducting literature reviews, and supporting instruction as needed.

Salary is $8–12 per hour; schedule based on lab needs. Preferred qualifications include completing KINE 3373 or KINE 4362, experience with motion capture, force plates, and EMG