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American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine

Performance Research Assistant

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Performance Research Assistant

SHRS-Sports Medicine and Nutrition - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25005740)

The NMRL/WHPRC is a state-of-the-science laboratory encompassing 11,600 square feet of space and features state-of-the-science capabilities in exercise physiology, bone adaptation, and morphology (HRpQCT and DEXA), exercise biochemistry, strength, and performance assessments. The mission of the NMRL/WHPR is to mitigate musculoskeletal injuries and optimize human performance by conducting innovative, multi-disciplinary, basic, and applied research providing evidence and translating scientific knowledge, enhancing clinical decisions and education. This research will lead to improved quality of life and resiliency in athletic, military, and active populations. Our vision is to be internationally recognized as a premier academic research center and its faculty as thought leaders in human performance optimization and musculoskeletal injury prevention. For more information on the University of Pittsburgh NMRL/WHPRC see http://www.nmrl.pitt.edu/.

Job Summary Assists with and/or conducts laboratory experiments and routine tests and scientific tasks. Performs data and specimen collection and processing as well as equipment maintenance and set up. Ensures adherence to all established protocols and regulatory practices.

Essential Functions The Neuromuscular Research Laboratory (NMRL)/Warrior Human Performance Research Laboratory (WHPRC) in the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Division of Sports Medicine and Nutrition is seeking a qualified Research Assistant who will help support funded DoD research. The position will entail working across multiple studies and involve a wide array of focus areas to assess physical performance, physiological stress and adaptations. We are looking for an individual who is organized, dependable, hard-working, and has excellent interpersonal skills.

The incumbent is responsible for performing all daily research activities at the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory/Warrior Human Performance Center testing including (but not limited to):

Data collection and management

Administrative operations to include scheduling volunteers and tests

Instruction of subjects

Collection, processing, analysis, and archiving of biomechanical, musculoskeletal, and physiological data

The position will require regular travel and occasionally early mornings/late evenings to conduct field research data collection. A reliable means of transportation is a must. Candidates should have research experience or a background at the bachelor's and/or master's level with human testing in the areas of physiology, kinesiology, biochemistry, sciences, or a similar field. Candidates with a background in strength and conditioning are preferred.

The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Physical Effort Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Assignment Category Assignment Category:

Full-time regular

Job Classification Job Classification:

Staff.Clinical Research Technician I

Job Family Job Family:

Research

Job Sub Family Job Sub Family:

Clinical Research

Campus Campus:

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Minimum Education Level Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required Minimum Years of Experience Required:

No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience:

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 with the ability to flexibly adjust schedule to assist in data collection requiring early mornings (e.g. 5:00am start), late evenings, or travel.

Work Arrangement Work Arrangement:

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range Hiring Range:

TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered Relocation_Offered:

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided Visa Sponsorship Provided:

No

Background Check Background Check:

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Child Protection Clearances:

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents Required Documents:

Resume

Optional Documents Optional Documents:

Not Applicable

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