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Hourly Research Assistants
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| Open Date | 03/23/2026 |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | PRN44526B |
| Job Title | Hourly Research Assistants |
| Working Title | Hourly Research Assistant |
| Career Progression Track | S00 |
| Track Level | S4 - Highly Skilled, S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate |
| FLSA Code | Nonexempt |
| Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No |
| Standard Hours per Week | 40 |
| Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time |
| Shift | Day |
| Work Schedule Summary | |
| VP Area | U of U Health - Academics |
| Department | 00196 - Health & Kinesiology |
| Location | Campus |
| City | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
| Pay Rate Range | $16.83-$25.78 DOE |
| Close Date | 05/23/2026 |
| Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | |
| 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. |
| Type | Benefited Staff |
| Special Instructions Summary | |
| Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
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