Research Associate

Responsibilities

• Lead study design, data collection, and statistical analysis activities for ongoing research projects.
• Serve as a primary scientific contributor to the development and submission of a NIH R01, including generation and analysis of preliminary and pilot data.
• Aid in the preparation, writing, and submission of peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Spearhead dissemination of research findings through scientific publications, presentations, and reports.
• Collaborate with investigators and research partners to develop innovative research questions and methodologies.

Research Compliance

• Maintain compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements through study documentation, protocol management, continuing reviews, amendments, and report preparation.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of research procedures and study records.
• Support adherence to institutional, sponsor, and regulatory requirements for human subjects research.

Technical Responsibilities

• Validate and verify research algorithms, analytical methods, and software tools.
• Develop and maintain shared laboratory code, software workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Develop biomechanical and computational models of human joints and musculoskeletal systems.
• Collect, process, and analyze motion capture and related biomechanical datasets.
• Implement and improve data processing pipelines and analytical workflows to support laboratory research objectives.

Mentorship and Training

• Train and mentor students, staff, and trainees in image processing, biomechanical analysis, motion capture methods, and MATLAB-based workflows.
• Provide technical guidance and support on laboratory software, coding practices, and data analysis techniques.
• Promote best practices in data management, reproducible research, and scientific computing.
• Assist in the professional development of undergraduate, graduate, and research personnel.