University of Minnesota-posted 2 months ago
$22 - $23/Yr
Minneapolis, MN
Educational Services

The researcher will join our exciting collaborative, team-based research in the Movement Disorders Lab at the University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis, MN. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to strong teamwork and taking initiative in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The successful applicant will be mentored by Dr. Sommer Amundsen-Huffmaster (a bioengineer) and Dr. Colum MacKinnon (a neurophysiologist) in the Neurology Department. The researcher will be involved in multiple studies, including the collection, processing and analysis of data acquired from quantitative motor tasks using motion capture, force plate, electromyography, electroencephalography, and recording from deep brain stimulators. The researcher will also be responsible for organizing digital and paper datasets, and processing data for various studies across the Movement Disorders Laboratory. The position will also involve running and maintaining specialized equipment and computers for the lab and offices. This position is temporary for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal (2-5 years).

  • Assist running computers for quantitative motor assessments (motion capture, force plates, wearable sensors, etc.)
  • Run electrodes test
  • Assisting on placement of electroencephalography (EEG) and electromyography (EMG) electrodes
  • Ensuring the safety of research participants by belaying a safety harness and pulley system
  • Assist research participants in a wheelchair
  • Assisting with participant engagement, including informal conversations to help build rapport and support data collection
  • Providing logistical support during research sessions, including coordinating and picking up meals as needed
  • Processing data in MATLAB/R environments
  • Analyze data in MATLAB/R environments
  • Possibility of writing and reviewing documents associated with the data collections and analysis
  • Backing up, organizing, and maintaining datasets
  • Maintaining and troubleshooting specialized equipment (including motion capture systems, electroencephalography, electromyography, and other equipment)
  • Maintaining and updating lab and office computers (updating licenses and drivers, and other needs as they arise)
  • Assisting other lab members with technological issues
  • Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, kinesiology, neuroscience, biostatistics, computer engineering, or similar field OR a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years
  • Experience in research
  • Experience with data collections and/or data management and/or regulatory management (Institutional Review Board)
  • Master's degree in biomedical engineering, kinesiology, neuroscience, biostatistics, computer engineering, or similar field
  • Trained in EEG, EMG, or other quantitative motor or neurophysiological data collection method
  • Experience coding in MATLAB and/or R
  • Comfortable with computers and technology
  • Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
  • Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
  • Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • University HSA contributions
  • Disability and employer-paid life insurance
  • Employee wellbeing program
  • Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
  • Financial counseling services
  • Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
  • Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
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