Flexible Biomechanics Lab Research Technologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University’s Department of Anthropology in University Park seeks a dedicated Research Technologist to support a locomotion biomechanics laboratory. The role involves managing lab operations, assisting with data collection from humans and cadaveric specimens, and analyzing biomechanical data, including developing analysis code.

The position emphasizes collaboration with students and researchers, with duties spanning protocol writing, manuscript preparation, and grant proposals in a

Qualifications

• Research experience and/or coursework in biomechanics and coding is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's Degree plus 1+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• A degree in kinesiology, computer science, anthropology, sport science, physical therapy, physics, mechanical engineering, biology is preferred.
• No certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory equipment, supplies, software, databases, and paperwork.
• Assist with experimental data collection from human subjects and cadaveric specimens.
• Analyze biomechanical and anatomical data, including writing new data analysis code.
• Train undergraduate and graduate student researchers in lab techniques.
• Assist with writing human subject research protocols, manuscripts, and grant proposals.

Skills

Biomechanics

Coding

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State University’s Department of Anthropology in University Park seeks a dedicated Research Technologist to support a locomotion biomechanics laboratory. The role involves managing lab operations, assisting with data collection from humans and cadaveric specimens, and analyzing biomechanical data, including developing analysis code.

The position emphasizes collaboration with students and researchers, with duties spanning protocol writing, manuscript preparation, and grant proposals in a