RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ ENGINEER 2

Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: March 21, 2025

Job Description:

If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email UWHires and we will be happy to assist you.Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.Research Engineer in Health and Human Performance (Athlete Science) at the University of Washington (Seattle, WA, USA)The University of Washington Performance Research Lab is hiring a full-time research engineer to help conduct sport-related research and instrumented athlete assessments. This is a unique position to join a team of applied scientists working closely with sport industry partners and collegiate athletic programs. The research engineer will have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with engineers, kinesiologists, sport scientists, athletic medicine clinicians, coaches, and athletes (youth to elite). The research engineer will have the opportunity to develop and execute novel research ideas and methods that enhance the teams' expertise in applied sport science. This position requires in-person work; candidates should expect to be on-campus or at testing facilities at least 3 days per week. Other work can be done remotely as desired.The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports and a drive to innovate and advance athlete assessment and monitoring techniques and technology. We are looking for someone who is resourceful, curious, and has a strong intuition to find and solve problems.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lab Operations
• Establish standard operating procedures and training resources.
• Manage laboratory equipment and testing devices, which includes regular quality verification of equipment and transport of equipment for any offsite testing.
• Advance lab capability and efficiency by assessing/integrating new equipment and/or developing new methods/analytical tools.
• Data Collection & Processing
• Lead data collections for research projects and athlete assessments, which includes working with the principal investigator to design and pilot study protocols, recruit and coordinate research participants and/or athletes, and train and manage support staff.
• Lead data processing, analysis, management, and reporting, including developing and refining procedures/software pipelines for data analysis, management, visualization, and reporting.
• Dissemination
• Provide summarized data, visualization, and technical reports.
• Assist with scientific dissemination, including development of scientific manuscripts, conference presentations, and community outreach.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor degree in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Kinesiology, or similar.
  • Two years of experience in laboratory research/testing, including project planning, subject coordination, data collection and cleaning, data management, data analysis, maintaining and managing laboratory equipment.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Master's or PhD.
    • Two or more years of experience.
    • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a proficiency to analyze complex test data and distill it into useful information that coaches and clinicians can use for athlete management.
    • Proficient in Python and/or Matlab for the purposes of data cleaning, analysis, and visualization.
    • Experience with these types of data: mechanical, biomechanical, anthropometrical, imaging, perception, and physiological data.
    • Experience with these types of equipment/devices: three-dimensional motion capture, force plates, IMUs, accelerometers, pressure sensors, electromyography, surface scanners.
    • Experienced with human subject testing, including ethics review and subject recruitment.
    • Experience with publishing and presenting scientific research findings and/or generating reports.
    • Creative, detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks and work under pressure to successfully meet competing priorities and deadlines.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to effectively present technical information and respond to questions from non-technical groups (athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists).
    • Desire and ability to take risks, and to take responsibility for results.
    • Ability to independently prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines; ability to delegate tasks and seek help.
    • Willingness and ability to learn new systems and to implement new processes in response to changes.Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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