Federal Work Study - Research Assistants

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

East Carolina University seeks several Research Assistants for the Physical Therapy department on campus in Greenville, NC. The roles support faculty projects via data collection, analysis, and protocol implementation, with opportunities to use MATLAB, Qualisys, Visual 3D, and Power BI.

Open to ECU students, GPA 2.0+, strong communication and critical thinking required; positions are part-time in the fall 2026 term with potential continuation into spring 2027.

Qualifications

• GPA minimum 2.0.
• Strong communication and critical thinking are essential.
• Able to work independently and with a research team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

MATLAB

Qualisys

Visual 3D

Power BI

Job description

Position Details

Advertising Department: PHYSICAL THERAPY

Academic Term/Year: FALL 2026/SPRING 2027

Position Title: Federal Work Study - Research Assistants

Posting Number: 08627

Position Number: 08627

Student Job Category: Student - Federal Work Study On-Campus

Position Location: On-campus

City: Greenville

State: North Carolina

Number of Vacancies: 3

Rate of Pay: $12.00/hourly

FLSA Status: FLSA Non-exempt

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.

Qualifications

GPA Requirement: Minimum of 2.0

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.): Strong communication and critical thinking skills are essential. Candidates should be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.

Additional Instructions

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.

Quick Link

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96799

Dates

Open Date: 08/31/2026

Close Date: 04/01/2027

Open Until Filled: No

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

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

Recruitment Contact

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