"Temporary Research Assistant - Human Performance/Exercise Physiology Division"

Description

The Department of Human Performance at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Research Assistant.

About the Opportunity

The Research Assistant will work under the direction of the PI/PD to implement work plan goals and objectives pertaining to data collection, reporting and evaluation according to federal guidelines and standards. The Research Assistant will assist in development and implementation of a tracking system for performance metrics of the program.

What You'll Do

• Develop protocols for characterizing acute changes in body composition using multi-modal medical imaging modalities (CT, PET/CT, MRI)
• Perform multivariate evaluations of body composition using multi-modal medical imaging modalities (CT, PET/CT, MRI) according to various protocols
• Curate learning materials pertaining to the physiological basis of body composition measurement techniques & specific use applications
• Draft scientific publications regarding body composition characterizations and their relevant applications ranging from physiological all the way through to clinical measurement
• Perform data analytics on various large datasets
• Manage human research study protocols and collected data
• Draft scientific publications regarding nutrition and physiology in young adult populations
• Draft scientific publications regarding dental health and physiology in young adult populations
• Draft scientific publications regarding educational psychology in young adult populations

Pay Grade: 20

Length of Assignment: Approximately 3 months

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, business, public health administration.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience with REDCap data entry, collection, reporting analysis and evaluation.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in computers and computer-based software's (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)