Job Details

Hourly Research Assistant

Position Number: 7026784
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Hourly Research Assistant

Job Summary

The Sayu Lab for Biomechanics & Locomotion at the University of Utah is seeking highly motivated candidates for a research assistant/analyst to assist in ongoing studies involving biomechanics and clinical gait analysis. The candidate will work with Dr. Kota Takahashi to conduct collaborative and interdisciplinary projects that bridge biomechanics, physiology, engineering and rehabilitation medicine. The candidate will assist in data collection and analyses in ongoing clinical studies involving: 1) foot-ankle muscle function and energetics in older adults, 2) biomechanics and physiology of individuals with leg amputation and diabetes, and 3) foot-ankle robotics/prosthetics and gait biomechanics in individuals with a leg amputation.

Responsibilities
| Perform rigorous scientific experiments and work within an interdisciplinary team consisting of biomechanists, physiologists, clinicians, and statisticians. Conduct biomechanics and physiology testing with a variety of instruments and tools (3D motion capture, force plates, electromyography, ultrasound, metabolic energy analysis). Ensure data quality of biomechanics-related testing. Perform data analyses and write computer code (Visual3D, Matlab). Communicate with participants and maintain professionalism Manage human subjects' data Assist with patient recruitment and scheduling. Prepare standardized operating procedures for lab equipment. Troubleshoot lab equipment Train undergraduate and graduate students in lab equipment and analyses.

This position may be classified under Level II, Level III or Level IV under the Research job family in UCareer.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Research Assistant, II : Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Research Assistant, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.
Research Assistant, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Preferences
Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Engineering, Exercise Science, Biology, or a field related to the area of research.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44526B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00196 - Health & Kinesiology
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $16.83-$25.78 DOE
Close Date: 5/23/2026
Open Until Filled:

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