Research Engineer
Research Engineer
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10-07-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 65000 - 75000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
10-07-2025
Job Description
Job Summary
The Neuromechanics and Applied Locomotion Research Group at the University of Utah is seeking a full-time staff-level Research Engineer. This individual will work across a variety of funded research studies examining balance locomotion and rehabilitation. The role will focus on developing and supporting new devices to study balance control including new perturbation devices and instrumentation. The position will also provide technical data management and quality control support for ongoing clinical trials using wearable sensors and assist with data collections during human subjects research studies as needed. The position will include collaborative interactions with other funded research and collaborators at the University of Utah including those in Orthopedics Physical Therapy & Athletic Training Health & Kinesiology Occupational Therapy and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Mechanical Engineering. Salary: $65000-$75000 / year This is a one-year contract that is renewable based the availability of funds and performance. Funding is expected to be available for at least 4 years. To apply please submit the following information combined into a single PDF : Cover letter (describing your interests and motivation for seeking this research engineer position) Resume / CV Names / contact information of two references. Questions about the position or required materials can be sent to Dr. Peter Fino
Responsibilities
Bachelors degree in Engineering or research related field plus three years of related engineering experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with human subjects research Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills Experience designing prototyping and working on robotic control systems Experience using biomechanical instrumentation including instrumented treadmills motion capture electromyography and / or wearable inertial sensors Strong interpersonal and communication skills Proficient in one or more coding languages (Python MATLAB R etc.) Knowledge of biomechanics gait or postural control Ability to excel in both team and individual environments Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Seldom: Hazards ( includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts moving vehicles electrical current working on scaffolding and high places or exposure to chemicals). Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering or research related field plus three years of related engineering experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Care is appropriate to the population served Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
The Neuromechanics and Applied Locomotion Research Group at the University of Utah is seeking a full-time staff-level Research Engineer. This individual will work across a variety of funded research studies examining balance locomotion and rehabilitation. The role will focus on developing and supporting new devices to study balance control including new perturbation devices and instrumentation. The position will also provide technical data management and quality control support for ongoing clinical trials using wearable sensors and assist with data collections during human subjects research studies as needed. The position will include collaborative interactions with other funded research and collaborators at the University of Utah including those in Orthopedics Physical Therapy & Athletic Training Health & Kinesiology Occupational Therapy and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Mechanical Engineering. Salary: $65000-$75000 / year This is a one-year contract that is renewable based the availability of funds and performance. Funding is expected to be available for at least 4 years. To apply please submit the following information combined into a single PDF : Cover letter (describing your interests and motivation for seeking this research engineer position) Resume / CV Names / contact information of two references. Questions about the position or required materials can be sent to Dr. Peter Fino
Responsibilities
Bachelors degree in Engineering or research related field plus three years of related engineering experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with human subjects research Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills Experience designing prototyping and working on robotic control systems Experience using biomechanical instrumentation including instrumented treadmills motion capture electromyography and / or wearable inertial sensors Strong interpersonal and communication skills Proficient in one or more coding languages (Python MATLAB R etc.) Knowledge of biomechanics gait or postural control Ability to excel in both team and individual environments Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Seldom: Hazards ( includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts moving vehicles electrical current working on scaffolding and high places or exposure to chemicals). Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering or research related field plus three years of related engineering experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Care is appropriate to the population served Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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