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Kennedy Krieger Institute RESEARCH COORDINATOR - MOTION ANALYSIS LAB in Baltimore, Maryland
Overview
The Research Coordinator I inthe Motion Analysis Lab will assist with research studies of children and adults with movement disordersfrom neurological damage (e.g. cerebellar ataxia, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis).Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with obtaining IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval,recruiting and testing subjects, and developing software to capture and analyze data.
Responsibilities
Test study subjects using computerized motion analysis, tone assessment, and strength testingdevices.
Perform various types of data analysis including: gait analysis, tone analysis, and strengthanalysis.
Assist with development of software for capturing and analyzing data gathered from studies ofmotor disorders.
Task development and programming of federally funded studies of motor disorders associatedwith neurological damage.
Assist with equipment maintenance.
Assist with coordination and recruitment of research subjects.
Assist with developing and obtaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for newexperimental protocols.
Attend scientific conferences and meetings.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of human musculoskeletal system is required.
• Proficiency with programming languages (Matlab) is required.
• Computer skills required for testing of research subjects
• Proficiency with Microsoft word processing, spreadsheet, and database software required.
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
• Must have a minimum of one year of previous research experience.
• Must have experience in biomedical research.
• Must have familiarity with pediatric and/or adult medicine.
Benefits
We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.
Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.
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Vacancy ID 10482
Pos. Category Research
Job Location : Street 707 N Broadway
# of Hours 40.00
Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore
Pos. Type Regular Full Time
Department : Name Motion Analysis Lab
Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet
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