Research Specialist, Senior - School of Medicine Orthopaedics (Flowery Branch)

Emory University•Flowery Branch, GA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Emory Human Performance Institute (EHPI) seeks a Senior Research Specialist to provide advanced technical and scientific support for biomechanics assessment and human performance research. The position independently conducts comprehensive biomechanical assessments for athletes, patients, and research participants; develops and refines testing protocols; oversees data acquisition and quality assurance; and supports integration of emerging technologies, including markerless motion capture and computational movement analysis. The Senior Research Specialist serves as a technical resource for research staff, contributes to advanced data processing and interpretation, and supports collaborative research involving clinical and elite athletic populations. The role also involves complex research testing, specialized procedure development, staff training, equipment recommendations, review of related literature, and preparation of research materials for publication or presentation. Work is generally performed in person at an Emory University location; remote-work options may be granted at the department’s discretion. Employment is contingent upon required training, credentialing, and background verification, including clinical research orientation and training (such as CITI and HIPAA), system training, and AHA BLS certification as applicable to job duties. Employees whose responsibilities require access to EHC facilities must also meet health assessment, drug screening, immunization, competency validation, and other EHC requirements, with ongoing compliance required. Employees may be required to take precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and four years of research experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
Complete required training, credentialing, and background verification, including clinical research orientation and training (e.g., CITI and HIPAA), system training, and AHA BLS certification as applicable to job duties.
For employees whose responsibilities require access to EHC facilities: complete health assessment, drug screening, immunization requirements including annual flu vaccine, competency validation, and other EHC requirements; maintain ongoing compliance.
May be required to work with, take precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

Nice To Haves

Substantial experience in biomechanics research, advanced motion analysis, and integration of multiple biomechanical measurement systems.
Proficiency with motion capture and analysis software such as MATLAB, Python, Theia, Visual3D, OpenSim, or related computational tools.
Experience developing research methods, analysis software, and pipelines.
Experience training technical personnel and supporting scientific publications and multidisciplinary research programs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with patients, research participants, and research and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

Independently perform highly technical and complex research and laboratory tests and procedures.
Devise specialized research procedures using knowledge of advanced research techniques and equipment.
Provide input to protocol development.
Serve as a technical resource for other research personnel.
Analyze and interpret study results.
Investigate and recommend alternative approaches to improve the quality of results.
Train research staff in specialized procedures and theoretical concepts for unique tests.
Recommend equipment and supplies needed for specialized procedures.
Provide input into the development of departmental goals and objectives.
Assist with grant and other funding application preparation as needed.
Review literature for related research developments and techniques.
Prepare written materials, charts, and graphs on specialized techniques and research results for publication or presentation.
Oversee quality assurance of research performed by others.
Monitor the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances.
Perform related responsibilities as required.