Dance Science Researcher - Part-Time (6 Months)

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dance Department at The Claire Trevor School of the Arts within University of California, Irvine invites applications for a 6-month, part-time Junior Specialist to assist Professor Kelli Sharp's lab in dance science research. The role focuses on IRB management, data collection and management, and literature searches to support manuscript development.

Appointment is 30% time (up to 12 hours/week) from Oct 15, 2026 through Apr 1, 2027, with potential extension depending on funding and

Qualifications

• Must have at least a BFA or BS in dance or exercise physiology (or equivalent).
• Familiar with data collection methods used in movement-based research.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; motion capture knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• IRB management.
• Data collection and data management.
• Perform literature searches.
• Assist PI on manuscript development.
• Assist PI on basic laboratory organization.

Skills

Data collection

Data management

Literature search

Time management

Organizational skills

Motion capture knowledge

Education

BFA or BS in dance or exercise physiology

Job description

The Dance Department at The Claire Trevor School of the Arts within University of California, Irvine invites applications for a 6-month, part-time Junior Specialist to assist Professor Kelli Sharp's lab in dance science research. The role focuses on IRB management, data collection and management, and literature searches to support manuscript development.

Appointment is 30% time (up to 12 hours/week) from Oct 15, 2026 through Apr 1, 2027, with potential extension depending on funding and