Research Assistant - Physical Therapy
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on May 30, 2023
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Position Responsibilities
The Department of Physical Therapy in the College of Health Professions is seeking a part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) Research Assistant to help support research occurring in its Applied Movement Performance Lab. The lab's focus is toward basic and translational research on gait and overall functional performance. Emphasis is placed on research relevant to individuals who have experienced amputation and/or polytrauma.
Current studies are focused on developing measures of prosthesis awareness for users of lower or upper limb prosthetics. The research assistant will have responsibilities in data collection and processing for the studies. Previous experience in a research environment is helpful but not mandatory.
Required Qualifications
- VCU Physical Therapy Student
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
- Previous experience in research environment
Position Details:
Department: Physical Therapy - College of Health Professions
Employment Type: H1 - Hourly
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 50
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Benjamin Darter
Contact Email: BJDARTER@VCU.EDU