Biomechanics Research Assistant

Biomechanics Research Assistant

Location: SSC Sports Medicine
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic’s clinical service and research activity in biomechanics and motion analysis. This is a full-time position in the Sports Medicine department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee data collection, ensuring integrity, documentation and organization of collected data.
• Process biomechanical data in preparation for further analysis.
• Ensure a high quality of care for every patient tested in the laboratory.
• Undertake regular system checks on laboratory equipment.
• Undertake basic research tasks as required and collaborate on research projects with other department staff.
• Assist with the training of Erasmus students
• Continuously review procedures to identify improvements in our services.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in sports science or a related scientific discipline with prior experience in biomechanical data capture.
• Ability to work successfully in a team to achieve goals with a high level of attention to detail.
• Research experience and practical knowledge of research principles.
• Analytic and decisive thinking with the ability to prioritize, adapt and manage time.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills.
• Working knowledge of universal precautions and safety guidelines.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience processing and/or analysing data in MATLAB and/or Python would be desirable but is not essential.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.

Salary: €35,350 per annum based on a 38 hour working week.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.