Research Technician I - Physical Therapy

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our research team as a research technician in the Creighton University Department of Physical Therapy. This individual will be joining an integrated clinical and research center with an overarching goal of keeping people active throughout their lifetime. Our research aims focus on optimizing function for children and young adults with movement disorders, such as cerebral palsy (CP). The research technician will help coordinate funded studies investigating the following: intervention fidelity for gait training among adolescents and young adults with CP; upper extremity movement using wearable motion sensors for infants with and without developmental delays; and parent engagement in outpatient pediatric therapy services.

Responsibilities will include project management (e.g., supporting recruitment, participant scheduling, oversight of student workers, and communication), assisting with on-site data collection (Omaha, Nebraska and surrounding areas), data processing and analysis, and assisting with dissemination activities. The research assistant will also assist with other ongoing activities in the lab.

This is a grant funded position for one year, beginning July 1, 2024. Once grant funding has been exhausted, the position will end. Additional annual renewals are dependent on performance and funding.

Essential Functions:

• Research project management

• Data collection

• Data processing and analysis

Education & Experience:

• Completed associate's degree, preferred completed bachelor's degree, preferred previous experience in human subjects research.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Organization

• Time management

• Oral and written communication

• Integrity with management of research data

• Strong teamwork

• Intellectual independence and self-motivation

• Interpersonal skills with variety of individuals, including students, children, adult caregivers, and collaborating investigators

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Disclosure Statement

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.