Job Details

Research Engineer

Position Number: 7334207
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Engineering - Mechanical

Research Engineer

Job Summary

The research assistant will be trained in collecting and analyzing data in the Neural Plasticity Rehabilitation and Movement Dynamics Laboratory. The research assistant may require working during the weekends or university holidays.

Anticipated Weekly Schedule: Flexible around class schedule

Primary Work Location: HPEB

Desired Start Date: August 1, 2026

Responsibilities
1. Currently pursuing or recently completed a master's degree in mechanical engineering.2. Has taken Biomechanics of Human Movement (ME EN 5960/6960-004) course3. Well-versed in MATLAB 4. Preferable experience in other programming languages such as PYTHON, and C++ is beneficial.5. Attend a weekly laboratory meeting and report to the group on progress of assigned duties.6. Assist other laboratory staff in collecting biomechanics and neurophysiological data (Training provided).7. Develop codes to control hardware using LAB View and analyze data using MATLAB/Python.8. Handle sensitive data in a professional manner that complies with all confidentiality rules and regulations. 9. Communicate clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) with colleagues, other members of the research team, and Principal Investigator.10. Must be able to work independently while exhibiting a level of judgment that ensures participant safety and adherence to study protocols and procedures.11. Flexibility in scheduling work hours around course schedule, as rates of recruitment span and fluctuate across the calendar year.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Research Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Research Assistant, II : Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Research Assistant, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences
U of U students are preferred

Special Instructions
Apply and: Email resume, cover letter, three names of references if interested: amit.sethi@utah.edu

Requisition Number: PRN17229N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00204 - Occupational/Recreational Therapy
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $15-20 based on experience and qualifications
Close Date: 10/14/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/205469