Research Area Specialist Assoc

How to Apply

Applicants should submit materials via the University of Michigan applicant management system (http://careers.umich.edu/, job opening ID 259984. Applications should include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references compressed into a single PDF document.   

Questions about the position should be directed to:

Ken Kozloff, PhD

Steven A. Goldstein Collegiate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Co-Director, University of Michigan Human Performance & Sport Science Center

Michigan Medicine

Ann Arbor, MI

[email protected] 

Job Summary

The Human Performance & Sport Science Center (HPSSC) and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan has a full-time job opportunity for a sport scientist to join our team and support the newly established HPSSC Athlete Innovation Laboratory (HAIL).  In partnership with Michigan Athletics, the Athlete Innovation Lab will provide core assessment, research, and educational opportunities in support of the multidisciplinary mission of the HPSSC. 

We are looking for a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual to administer lab-based metabolic and biomechanical assessments, manage day-to-day activities in sport science-related and athlete performance-based research studies, work with a multi-disciplinary team of investigators, clinicians, coaching staff, and student athletes to manage daily laboratory activities, interface with participants, and to complete laboratory tasks in a timely manner. 

Responsibilities*

• Collect and analyze human movement data in-lab and in-field using inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors, treadmills, metabolic carts, blood lactate monitors, and urine and/or blood samples before, during, and after exercise,
• Process and analyze above-mentioned data.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of students working in the laboratory, including assistance with training users in equipment operation and lab techniques.
• Manage and coordinate scheduling and assessments with human subjects.
• Manage day-to-day operations within the laboratory, including maintaining organized laboratory environment, ordering of supplies, maintaining laboratory equipment to ensure reliability, quality control and validity of the data collection processes, and other typical laboratory organizational tasks. 

Required Qualifications*

Requirements for this position are:

• Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Engineering, or related discipline (Master's degree preferred).
• 1-3 years of experience in a related field 
• Technical expertise in biomechanical and/or metabolic testing and adequate programming skills (e.g. MATLAB, R, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to manage and coordinate multiple study-related tasks concurrently.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with others in a dynamic, collaborative environment are required.  This position involves close interaction with faculty, staff, trainees, athletes, and practitioners on a timely basis.
• Applications with prior research or appropriate clinical experience will be given preference.

Physical abilities needed for this position require applications to be able to:

• Help move laboratory equipment and test materials up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate a variety of physical tasks (jumping, running, etc.) in-lab and under on-field conditions.
• Position self to apply sensors and other equipment on subjects (e.g. kneeling, squatting, sitting on floor, etc.).
• Remain stationary at a computer for an entire shift to analyze/process data.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.