Biomechanics Research Technologist

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University invites applications for a full-time Research Technologist in a locomotion biomechanics laboratory at University Park. You will manage laboratory equipment, assist with data collection from human subjects and cadaveric specimens, and analyze biomechanical data, including writing new analysis code.

The role also involves training students, supporting human subject protocols, manuscripts, and grant proposals, and contributing to the lab's research on musculoskeletal biology.

Qualifications

• Research experience and/or coursework in biomechanics and coding is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Managing laboratory equipment, supplies, software, databases, and paperwork.
• Assisting with experimental data collection from human subjects and cadaveric specimens.
• Analyzing biomechanical and anatomical data; writing new data analysis code.
• Training undergraduate and graduate student researchers in lab techniques.
• Assisting with writing human subject research protocols, research manuscripts, and grant proposals.

Skills

Biomechanics

Coding

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State University invites applications for a full-time Research Technologist in a locomotion biomechanics laboratory at University Park. You will manage laboratory equipment, assist with data collection from human subjects and cadaveric specimens, and analyze biomechanical data, including writing new analysis code.

The role also involves training students, supporting human subject protocols, manuscripts, and grant proposals, and contributing to the lab's research on musculoskeletal biology.