Research Assistant I

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Type of Position:
Research

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:
COM Orthopaedics Surgery Research

Department’s Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Research Assistant position with the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Orthopedics provides support for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery in a human motion testing laboratory at our Aldersgate Biomechanics Lab. Duties will include but are not limited to experimental design and testing, data analysis, and manuscript and grant preparation of biomechanical experiments for orthopedics-related projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, biology, chemistry, or related field plus three (3) years of research experience OR

• Master’s degree in exercise science, biology, chemistry, or related field plus one (1) year of research experience required.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Skills to follow protocols and be able to anticipate and recognize potential problems.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to interact in a collegial manner with supervisors, peers and investigators.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Discuss hypotheses and objectives with the supervisor, other laboratory personnel, and clinicians.

• Determine key variables and primary and alternative methodologies.

• Ensure the application of scientific rigor and reproducibility for interpretation, including proper statistical validation.

• Serve to achieve broad research goals, including dissemination of findings.

• Perform analysis of motion, force plate, and EMG data using Visual3D, Matlab, and Excel. Includes statistical analyses, data presentation and interpretation.

• Write manuscripts, assemble data and other figures, and submit for publication.

• Prepare posters and slide presentations for scientific conferences and local seminars.  

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

None

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Sitting, Standing

Occasional Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Benefits Eligible:
Yes