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Emory University · 1 day ago

Research Specialist- School of Medicine, Biomedical Engineering

positionAtlanta, GA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent. The Research Specialist will support a team of researchers performing human movement studies and will be responsible for conducting laboratory tests, maintaining records, and compiling data for publications and presentations.

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Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules
Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator
May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation
Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases
Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations
Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents
Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator

Qualification

Motion captureElectromyography (EMG)Electroencephalography (EEG)MatlabData processingREDCap databaseRecordkeeping skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training

Preferred

Experience setting up and collecting data on human participants using motion capture (e.g. Vicon Nexus), electromyography (EMG), and electroencephalography (EEG)
Experience with post-processing motion capture and EMG data using custom scripts and functions for data processing in Matlab
Experience using and maintaining the following types of equipment/devices: EMG electrodes and amplifiers, force/torque sensors and amplifiers, EEG electrodes, Motorized devices
Experience with collecting and entering clinical research data REDCap database
Good interpersonal and recordkeeping skills

Company

Emory University

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Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
dateFounded in 1836
location
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.emory.edu/home/index.html

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$719.87M
Key Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M

Leadership Team

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Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
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Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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