RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant for one year with possibility of extending for a second year. The research assistant will join an NIH‑funded, multidisciplinary team examining motor behavioral and biomechanical factors affecting successful eye drop instillation. Eye drops are monitored during seated, standing and supine positions using wall‑mounted webcams. Multijoint arm movements are recorded using body‑worn sensors including IMUs. Additional assessments include hand dexterity and strength, tactile acuity, and balance. This study will provide data for use in the development of an instrumented eye drop device for home use in patients with visual impairments including glaucoma.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and consent study participants
• Perform sensorimotor and biomechanical assessments during eye drop instillation in the Motor Control Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan
• Analyze and summarize data, and maintain database using REDCap
• Attend and report on progress at weekly team meetings
• Assist with conference presentation materials, manuscript preparation
• Other duties as assigned or required by project lead

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health‑related field
• Experience with data spreadsheet software such as Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a professional setting
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task and manage deadlines
• Enthusiastic and highly reliable

Desired Qualifications

• 1‑2 years research/clinical experience involving sensorimotor assessments, biomechanics, or neurorehabilitation
• Prior experience using web‑based software platforms including REDCap
• Experience working with older adults or clinical populations in a research setting
• BS or MS degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with statistical analysis (SPSS, Stata, R, or MATLAB)

Work Mode

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.

Application Timeline

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.