Research Technologist, Locomotion Biomechanics Laboratory

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University Park is seeking a Research Technologist to join a locomotion biomechanics laboratory in the Department of Anthropology. The role is full-time in a hybrid setting, supporting human locomotion and musculoskeletal biology research.

You will manage lab equipment, assist with data collection from human subjects and cadaveric specimens, analyze biomechanical data, and help train students while contributing to manuscripts and grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 1+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination accepted.
• Experience in biomechanics or coding is preferred but not 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

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

## Research Technologist, Locomotion Biomechanics LaboratoryApply: Hybrid: Penn State University Park: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000081522# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.### **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.**This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.### **POSITION SPECIFICS**The Department of Anthropology within the College of the Liberal Arts is seeking an organized, motivated, and intellectually curious individual to work as a full-time **Research Technologist** in a locomotion biomechanics laboratory.The laboratory is housed at Penn State’s University Park campus and conducts research on human locomotion and musculoskeletal biology.# **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** Managing laboratory equipment, supplies, software, databases, and paperwork.* Assisting with experimental data collection from human subjects and cadaveric specimens.* Analyzing biomechanical and anatomical data collected from experiments, including 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.# **Qualifications:**Research experience and/or coursework in biomechanics and coding is preferred but not required. **MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**Bachelor's Degree1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None### A degree in one of the following fields or a related field is preferred: kinesiology, computer science, anthropology, sport science, physical therapy, physics, mechanical engineering, biology.# **Important Application Instructions**:**Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing their interest and relevant experience, in addition to a resume.**# **Additional Information:**The College of the Liberal Arts is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. 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