Research Engineer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Research Engineer to join the Neural Plasticity Rehabilitation and Movement Dynamics Laboratory. The role involves collecting and analyzing data, training on lab procedures, and supporting ongoing experiments.

The position may require weekend work or university holidays; start date is September 1, 2026, with a flexible weekly schedule around class commitments and a primary location at the HPEB facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical or electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Equivalent experience considered under stated substitution rules.
• Experience with data collection and analysis in a lab setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting biomechanics and neurophysiological data under supervision.
• Develop codes to control hardware using LABVIEW and analyze data with MATLAB/Python.
• Attend weekly lab meetings and report progress to the group.
• Ensure participant safety and comply with study protocols.
• Handle confidential data in a professional manner.

Skills

Data analysis

Independent work

Safety awareness

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomedical or electrical engineering

Tools

LABVIEW

MATLAB

Arduino

Python

C++

Job description

Research Engineer

Job Summary

The research assistant will be trained in collecting and analyzing data in the Neural Plasticity Rehabilitation and Movement Dynamics Laboratory. The research assistant may be required to work during weekends or university holidays.

Desired Start Date: September 1, 2026

Anticipated Weekly Schedule: Flexible around class schedule

Primary Work Location: HPEB

Responsibilities

1. Completed a bachelor’s degree in biomedical or electrical engineering.
2. Has a working knowledge of LABVIEW.
3. Well-versed in MATLAB.
4. Decent knowledge in signal processing and Arduino programming.
5. Preferable experience in other programming languages such as Python, and C++ is beneficial.
6. Attend a weekly laboratory meeting and report to the group on progress of assigned duties.
7. Assist other laboratory staff in collecting biomechanics and neurophysiological data (Training provided).
8. Develop codes to control hardware using LABVIEW and analyze data using MATLAB/Python.
9. Handle sensitive data in a professional manner that complies with all confidentiality rules and regulations.
10. Communicate clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) with colleagues, other members of the research team, and Principal Investigator.
11. Must be able to work independently while exhibiting a level of judgment that ensures participant safety and adherence to study protocols and procedures.
12. Flexibility in scheduling work hours around course schedule, as recruitment rates span and fluctuate across the calendar year.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

• Research Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.
• Research Assistant, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Research Assistant, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

University of Utah graduates are preferred.

Special Instructions

Apply and email resume, cover letter, and three names of references if interested: [e-mail]