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East Carolina University · 4 months ago

Federal Work Study (On Campus)-Physical Therapy Research Assistant

Greenville, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

East Carolina University is seeking undergraduate and graduate research assistants in Physical Therapy to support faculty-led research projects. The role involves assisting with clinical data collection, analysis, and implementation of research protocols, providing valuable hands-on experience in clinical research processes.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintaining, cleaning, organizing, and preparing lab environments

Recruiting and scheduling study participants

Administering functional assessments

Collecting and managing data from motion analysis or other clinical systems

Keeping detailed records of findings

Contributing to literature reviews or research documentation

Qualification

MATLABQualisysVisual 3DPower BIClinical data collectionCommunicationCritical thinkingTeam collaborationIndependent work

Required

Undergraduate/Graduate Research Assistants in Physical Therapy will support faculty-led research projects by assisting with clinical data collection, analysis, and implementation of research protocols

Responsibilities may include: Maintaining, cleaning, organizing, and preparing lab environments

Recruiting and scheduling study participants

Administering functional assessments

Collecting and managing data from motion analysis or other clinical systems

Keeping detailed records of findings

Students may also work with analytical and clinical software such as MATLAB, Qualisys, Visual 3D, and Power BI, and contribute to literature reviews or research documentation

This position provides hands-on experience in clinical research processes, data interpretation, and evidence-based practices

It is especially valuable for students interested in human movement science and rehabilitation, particularly those planning to pursue graduate studies

Strong communication and critical thinking skills are essential

Candidates should be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team

To be eligible for FEDERAL WORK STUDY positions, students MUST BE QUALIFIED and RECEIVE a FEDERAL WORK STUDY AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office

Company

East Carolina University

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Throughout our history, the broad missions of teaching, research, and service have helped to guide the university and will continue to do so.

Founded in 1907

Greenville, NC, US

5001-10000 employees

https://ecu.edu

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