Research Specialist- School of Medicine, Biomedical Engineering

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Description

Under general supervision candidate will support a team of researchers performing human movement studies using motion capture, force plates, electromyography (EMG), electroencephalography, and a variety of motorized robotic devices. The candidate will perform a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules. The candidate will setup experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator and perform post-processing and validation of data in specified software for specialized equipment as well as through custom Matlab scripts as prescribed by the principal investigators. The candidate will participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as maintenance and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory, and media preparation. The candidate will maintain records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases. The candidate will compile data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations. Performs related responsibilities as required by the principal investigator.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
• Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
• May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
• Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
• Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience setting up and collecting data on human participants using motion capture (e.g. Vicon Nexus), electromyography (EMG), and electroencephalography (EEG)
• Experience with post-processing motion capture and EMG data using custom scripts and functions for data processing in Matlab.
• Experience using and maintaining the following types of equipment/devices: EMG electrodes and amplifiers, force/torque sensors and amplifiers, EEG electrodes, Motorized devices.
• Experience with collecting and entering clinical research data REDCap database
• Good interpersonal and recordkeeping skills.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

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