"Research Assistant/Analyst"

Research Assistant/Analyst

Job Summary

The Sayu Lab for Biomechanics & Locomotion at the University of Utah is seeking highly motivated candidates for a research assistant/analyst to assist in ongoing studies involving biomechanics and clinical gait analysis. The candidate will work with Dr. Kota Takahashi to conduct collaborative and interdisciplinary projects that bridge biomechanics, physiology, engineering and rehabilitation medicine. The candidate will assist in data collection and analyses in ongoing clinical studies involving: 1) foot-ankle muscle function and energetics in older adults, 2) biomechanics and physiology of individuals with leg amputation and diabetes, and 3) foot-ankle robotics/prosthetics and gait biomechanics in individuals with a leg amputation.

Responsibilities

• Perform rigorous scientific experiments and work within an interdisciplinary team consisting of biomechanists, physiologists, clinicians, and statisticians.
• Conduct biomechanics and physiology testing with a variety of instruments and tools (3D motion capture, force plates, electromyography, ultrasound, metabolic energy analysis).
• Ensure data quality of biomechanics-related testing.
• Perform data analyses and write computer code (Visual3D, Matlab).
• Communicate with participants and maintain professionalism
• Manage human subjects' data
• Assist with patient recruitment and scheduling.
• Prepare standardized operating procedures for lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot lab equipment
• Train undergraduate and graduate students in lab equipment and analyses.

This position may be classified under Level II, Level III or Level IV under the Research job family in UCareer.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or a field related to the area of research, or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education); one year of experience in research and analytical techniques; demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Engineering, Exercise Science, Biology, or a field related to the area of research.

Requisition Number: PRN43252B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00196 - Health & Kinesiology
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $16.83-$25.78
Close Date: 12/3/2025
Open Until Filled: