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Graduate Assistantship - Human Performance and Health Research

Graduate Assistantship - Human Performance and Health Research

The University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC • On-site

$4.50K/wk

Full-time, Part-time

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Posting Details
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Posting Number
STU00022PO24
Job Title
Student Employee
Internal Title
Graduate Assistantship - Human Performance and Health Research
Campus
Upstate
College/Division
USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department
UPS Human Performance & Health
Advertised Salary
$2,250 per term - two terms ($4,500 total)
Location of Vacancy
USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time
Part Time
Hours per week
10
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday (Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department)
Job Search Category
Student Employee
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The graduate assistant will be responsible for assisting with data collection and data analysis. This will involve using inertial measurement units to collect kinematic data to determine spatial and temporal characteristics of movement changes before and after an exercise intervention. Shoe insoles will also be used to determine force displacement and postural control before and after the intervention. Cognitive-motor data will also be assessed using integrated computer software. The student will also lead the weekly exercise intervention sessions with the visually impaired/blind students at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind. After all data is collected, the student will assist with the analysis of the data, which includes statistical analysis. The student will also be responsible for performing a literature review and assisting with manuscript preparation after all data is collected/analyzed. The student will also take part in preparing/presenting research findings at conferences related to the field of interest. The student will also assist with literature reviews for other potential funding opportunities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in biology, engineering, exercise science, kinesiology, nursing, physiology, or a related field.
• Current graduate student, preferably exercise science or nursing student. Must be a currently enrolled graduate student
• Current graduate students are required to have a 3.0 GPA
• Newly admitted graduate students must have an undergraduate 2.75 GPA
• To maintain the position, graduate students must maintain a 3.0 GPA
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working as a group fitness instructor or personal trainer.
• Experience collecting and analyzing biomechanics data.
• Experience conducting statistical analyzes.
• Experience reading scholarly research and preparing research manuscripts for scholarly publication.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/16/2024
Job Open Date
07/22/2024
Job Close Date
08/20/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/172223
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From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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