Position Summary
The Department of Biomedical Industrial and Systems Engineering is seeking a highly qualified graduate assistant (GA) to participate in the real-world project related to healthcare for AY2025-26. The student needs to present the research outcomes via attending conferences. The student will be assigned a faculty advisor as this position provides an opportunity to understand injury risk assessment in the heathcare sectors. Career Readiness Learning Objectives: Critical Thinking Over the duration of the academic year the student will progressively develop enhanced critical thinking skills. The student will work closely with the faculty member to identify and develop these necessary skills. Career and Self Development Over the duration of the academic year the student will develop implement and perform tasks of increasing complexity under the guidance of the faculty member. This will include but is not limited to undertaking new areas of research planning and conducting experiments and effectively interacting with fellow students. Communications The GA will be expected to present the finding for their work at Celebrate Gannon in Spring 2026. Essential Functions: The position will assist faculty in the Biomedical Engineering Department with various duties including the following: Literature review Data collection Data analysis Project design and Paper writing.
Physical Demands
This position requires minimal physical demands but applicants should be able to safely lift 25 pounds and sit and/or stand for extended periods of time; be able to work in a busy environment.
Required Qualifications
Education Requires full-time enrollment in BISE MS program and undergraduate degree in appropriate science or engineering discipline. University Mission Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in appropriate science or engineering discipline from accredited institution.
Work Schedule
8:00AM-4:30PM Monday through Friday