Role: Senior Researcher (Bio-Mechanical)
Location: Beaverton, OR
Job Description:
- As a contract researcher in the Sport Research Lab (NSRL), you will work closely with the Principal Researcher to understand theresearch plan and vision, then execute the experiments independently. You may also develop new tools, methods, and procedures to streamline data acquisition. Finally, you will analyze and summarize data from research to communicate findings to the Principal Researcher and research team.
- A typical week would include meetings with a Principal Researcher to align on the research experiment plan, heads-down work time to operationalize that program, and hands-on laboratory work to collect and analyze the relevant data. It would also include meetings with other research colleagues to align on progress and next steps in the research process.
Required:
- 2-4 years minimum experience required
- Soft skills include excellent communication; bias toward a positive attitude; resilience in the face of challenges
- Not a desk job - this will be a hands-on role working with other people in the lab
- Experience with robotics/mechatronics is highly preferred
- The main focus of the role for the first stage of the contract will be focused on in-lab biomechanics research; guidance in product development; and executing mechanics research using products
- MSc in Biomechanics, Engineering, Kinesiology, or related fields, or BS plus 2 years of experience
- Experience using in-lab and field-based biomechanical data collection tools with human test participants
- Effective communication, people, and collaboration skills
- Experience writing programs for biomechanical analyses, signal processing, and statistical analyses (Python, Matlab, R, Visual 3D, and/or Javascript)
- Bias toward action and resilience in the face of challenges
- Experience in robotics or mechatronics is a plus