Research Engineer

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Join Our Team as a Research Engineer in the Biomotion Lab

Do you find human movement fascinating and believe it significantly impacts well-being? If so, we welcome you to join our team as a Research Engineer or Assistant at the Biomotion Laboratories, located within the renowned University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), TX. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team.

About Us: At Biomotion Laboratories, our collaborative team of scientists, engineers, and clinicians uses state-of-the-art technologies to advance orthopedic treatments for musculoskeletal health issues.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Work with our team of experts to prepare study participants for data collection, ensuring a comfortable and engaging experience.
• Engage in collecting biomotion data utilizing cutting-edge motion capture systems, wearable sensors, and advanced imaging techniques.
• Contribute to biomechanical and imaging data processing, employing specialized software and tools.
• Collaborate closely with researchers and faculty, supporting ongoing projects and aiding in data processing to extract meaningful insights.
• Participate actively in experiment design and execution, contributing your insights and ideas.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and foster a safe, conducive working environment.
• Organize and maintain detailed records of experimental protocols, data files, and participant information.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, documentation, and engaging presentations for research meetings and publications.
• Standard work hours are typically needed. Also, flexibility may occasionally be required to meet project deadlines and patient schedules under exceptional circumstances

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Kinesiology, or a related field
• Coding skills in MATLAB
• Experience in experimental biomechanics
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Previous experience with CT/MR image processing
• Previous experience with inverse kinematics analysis software, such as Visual 3D
• Interest and previous experience in biomechanics research and human movement analysis

Perks of Joining Us:

• Engage in groundbreaking research projects at the forefront of biomechanics.
• Flourish in a collaborative, supportive work environment that nurtures professional growth and development.
• Access cutting-edge laboratory facilities and advanced equipment.
• Excellent learning environment.

Location: 6431 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030

Join us in our quest to decode the complexities of human movement and make meaningful strides in biomechanics

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan

We take care of our employees As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more

Position Summary:

Performs engineering functions related to independent research projects and collaborates with other researchers in science or engineering. Impacts design and coordination of research laboratory experiments.

Position Key Accountabilities:

• Provides technical engineering expertise in the performance of laboratory experiments, data collection, and analysis.
• Sets up new experiments and maintains and/or modifies current experiments by assessing experimental needs and arranges the use of equipment.
• Coordinates laboratory utilization and equipment sharing among various researchers.
• Researches options for new equipment and supplies.
• Modifies computer software, uses power tools, and fabricates small adapters and mounts.
• Assists with instrumentation development.

Certification/Skills:

Ability to undertake complex and challenging projects.

Excellent research and problem solving skills.

Ability to use computer systems or specified equipment that is essential for the related areas.

Ability to interact with scientists and researcher from other disciplines is crucial.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer and information science or other applied sciences.

Minimum Experience:

Two years experience in applied research or related field. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code § To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code § , the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.