Entry Level Biomechanics Research Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
07/14/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17229N
Job Title
Hourly Research Assistants
Working Title
Research Engineer
Career Progression Track
S00
Track Level
S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
up to 19 hours
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00204 - Occupational/Recreational Therapy
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$15-20 based on experience and qualifications
Close Date
10/14/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The research assistant will be trained in collecting and analyzing data in the Neural Plasticity Rehabilitation and Movement Dynamics Laboratory. The research assistant may require working during the weekends or university holidays.
Anticipated Weekly Schedule: Flexible around class schedule
Primary Work Location: HPEB
Desired Start Date: August 1, 2026
Responsibilities
1. Currently pursuing or recently completed a master's degree in mechanical engineering.
2. Has taken Biomechanics of Human Movement (ME EN 5960/6960-004) course
3. Well-versed in MATLAB
4. Preferable experience in other programming languages such as PYTHON, and C++ is beneficial.
5. Attend a weekly laboratory meeting and report to the group on progress of assigned duties.
6. Assist other laboratory staff in collecting biomechanics and neurophysiological data (Training provided).
7. Develop codes to control hardware using LAB View and analyze data using MATLAB/Python.
8. Handle sensitive data in a professional manner that complies with all confidentiality rules and regulations.
9. Communicate clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) with colleagues, other members of the research team, and Principal Investigator.
10. Must be able to work independently while exhibiting a level of judgment that ensures participant safety and adherence to study protocols and procedures.
11. Flexibility in scheduling work hours around course schedule, as rates of recruitment span and fluctuate across the calendar year.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Research Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Research Assistant, II : Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Research Assistant, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.
Preferences
U of U students are preferred
Special Instructions Summary
Apply and: Email resume, cover letter, three names of references if interested: amit.sethi@utah.edu
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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