Research Technical Specialist - School of Medicine Orthopaedics (Flowery Branch)
About The Position
The Emory Human Performance Institute seeks a highly skilled Research Technical Specialist to support advanced biomechanics and human performance research in clinical, athletic, and translational research environments. The role provides technical expertise in three-dimensional motion capture, force plate instrumentation, neuromuscular assessment, and integrated biomechanical data acquisition and analysis. The specialist develops and optimizes testing protocols, troubleshoots complex instrumentation, maintains data quality, and supports research involving marker-based and markerless motion capture technologies. The position maintains proficiency with Institute equipment and technology, oversees technical training, and serves as a resource for research staff. It requires strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with patients, research participants, and research and clinical staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field.
- Seven years of professional research experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with patients, research participants, and research and clinical staff.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced experience with human movement analysis, biomechanical instrumentation, motion capture systems, and associated analysis software.
- Experience developing software pipelines with MATLAB, Python, Visual3D, OpenSim, or similar platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex technical workflows and collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams.
Responsibilities
- Function as a skilled individual contributor or lead researcher on one or more research projects, serving as an expert in specialized areas.
- Design, develop, and conduct large and/or complex research experiments.
- Review research progress and evaluate results.
- Share expertise in equipment operation and laboratory techniques.
- Refine or adapt methodologies to meet specific experiment requirements.
- Collaborate in developing new techniques.
- Co-author publications and may co-present findings with the Principal Investigator at meetings or conferences.
- Develop and optimize testing protocols, troubleshoot complex instrumentation, and maintain data quality.
- Support research applications involving marker-based and markerless motion capture technologies.
- Maintain proficiency with Institute equipment and technology, oversee technical training, and serve as a resource for research staff.
- Perform related responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
