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Form of workPosition Details Dept Number/Name: 0-6140-000 / School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences College Division: USF Health- Morsani College of Medicine Salary Plan: Administrative - Funded position to the end of USF's current fiscal year (6/30/24), with the expectation to continue in the next fiscal year. Job Code/Title: 4702 / Research Engineer Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $65,000 annual Position Number: 00025210 The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorships.
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY: The School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, under the Morsani College of Medicine, includes the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, an Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, and an entry-level and post-professional master's degree programs in Athletic Training (AT). The school is actively engaged in education, clinical care, research, and service. The DPT professional program is ranked in the top 50 PT programs per the US News and World Report.
The USF Athletic Training Program was the first graduate professional AT program to be housed in a College of Medicine and currently has one of the largest and most diverse student populations in the country. Faculty, staff, and students within the school are engaged in and committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, serving in university and national level DEI leadership and committee service. The school's research mission generates over $5M in funded extramural research.
The school also provides clinical services at the USF Physical Therapy Center in collaboration with other healthcare specialties. Numerous area hospitals and healthcare practices (including Tampa General Hospital, James A. Haley VA Hospital, Lakeland Regional Health, Moffitt Cancer Center, Advent Heath, HCA Healthcare, etc.) offer clinical, educational, and research affiliations.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Research Engineer position is critical for the optimal operation of the Human Functional Performance lab. The ideal candidate performs as an individual contributor to the school's researchers and projects, collaborating with principal investigators and research administrators. Along with maintaining the hardware and software of the Human Functional Performance lab, this individual will be an important asset and resource to the school's research faculty.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensures all hardware is always in good working condition. Coordinates or conducts repairs when needed. Maintains all software licenses and service agreements.
Maintains the lab calendar to ensure accessibility and maximize usage. Resolves any conflicts with the help of the research team (supervisor, unit research admins, etc.). Works with investigators to develop software that is needed for specific projects.
Designs the system and sub systems to meet research design objectives. Designs, modifies, and installs mechanical components and integrates them into a system. Performs analytical and predictive studies to support research.
Communicates effectively with principal investigators, collaborators, contractors, vendors, and graduate students to modify the design of projects. Provides assistance, when needed, for collection and processing of any lab data. Monitors compliance of study procedures with Federal, state, and university regulations.
Ensures that documents such as eligibility forms and informed consent are appropriately gathered and maintained, HIPAA regulations are followed, and that safety procedures are implemented and enforced. Makes significant contributions to research papers, data and technical reports, and presentations to sponsoring agencies. Drafts portion of grant proposals, which may include budget proposals.
Trains visiting scientists, technicians, and graduate students in the use of equipment. Assist in creating SOPs for data collection, processing and storing of all data collected in the lab. Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM: This position requires a Master's degree in Engineering; or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with two years of engineering or technical engineering experience. Work experience may be substituted for the Master's degree but may not be substituted for the Bachelor's degree. SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING: Knowledge of 3D kinetics and kinematics; familiarity with gait lab equipment including motion capture systems, force places, IMUs, etc.
USF Health Information for Applicants This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check. The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorships.
Job Opening Number: 35405 Original Posting Date: 10/23/2023 Posting End Date: 01/31/2024 How To Apply Click on the Apply Now button. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload a cover letter and resume. Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume.
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