Under the direction and supervision of the PI, the research assistant will provide research support to ongoing projects and grants related to data collection on stroke survivors.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: performing various research activities; data collection and data entry; conducting literature reviews and compiling findings; maintaining project-related documentation and records; assisting with participant recruitment, trainings, and behavioral assessments; performing experiments, which includes recording Motion Capture, Forceplates, inertial sensors, and other behavioral data from human research participants; analyzing data; preparing presentations, and assisting with the writing of manuscripts.
Responsibilities Research Activities
- Independently perform research-related activities supporting projects in movement and behavioral science.
- Assist with participant recruitment, training, and behavioral movement, gait and posture assessments.
- Gather sensor data of movement and behavioral data.
- Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings relevant to fall risk assessment, gait and posture, and related topics. Research Documentation and Dissemination
- Maintain project-related documentation, datasets, and research records.
- Assist with preparing presentations, research reports, grant materials, and academic manuscripts when needed.
- Compile and organize research findings for internal and external dissemination. Collaboration and Mentorship
- Mentor undergraduate research assistants and support their training in research procedures.
- Organize and preside over undergraduate lab meetings when needed.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support ongoing research initiatives.
- Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
- 1–2 years of prior research experience, including knowledge of research methods and terminology
- Experience with research data collection and data entry
- Analytical skills including the ability to define problems through research and fact finding
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work collaboratively as a supportive member of an interdisciplinary research team
- Ability to work independently and manage research tasks with minimal supervision Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience in psychology, health sciences, cognitive science, philosophy, neuroscience, computer science, or related field
- Working knowledge of Excel and experience with survey platforms such as Qualtrics
- Experience with programming or strong willingness to learn programming for research purposes Special Instructions to Applicants At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community. Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.