Biomedical Research Associate

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Biomedical Research Associate

University of Kentucky
40502 Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Posted 3 days ago

Job Description


University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleBiomedical Research Associate
Requisition NumberRE55045
Working Title
Department Name8G040:Kinesiology - Health Promotion
Work LocationLexington, KY
Grade Level45
Salary Range$48,214-79,560/year
Type of PositionStaff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 50 pounds; and sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing) etc
Shift
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm (40 hrs/week)
Job Summary
The Department of Kinesiology & Health Promotion in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky is seeking a highly motivated Biomedical Research Associate to support externally funded research programs at the intersection of biomechanics, computational modeling, and clinical science. This position will work closely with faculty investigators, trainees, and clinical collaborators to advance research in human movement and musculoskeletal health within the UK Human Biodynamics Lab. The successful candidate will contribute to both the technical and administrative aspects of research, including biomechanical data collection, computational modeling, and scientific writing. In addition, this individual will help coordinate and support daily operations within the Human Biodynamics Lab.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Minimum 2 years of experience with 3D motion capture, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, and finite element modeling, History of peer-reviewed publications and presentations
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Master’s degree in Engineering, Kinesiology/Exercise Science, or a closely related field.
Phlebotomy certification is preferred.
Deadline to Apply07/23/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * Please describe your experience with biomechanical data collection, motion capture systems, gait analysis, or related laboratory equipment.

    (Open Ended Question)

  • * Please describe your experience with research compliance processes for studies involving human participants, including consent, documentation, participant coordination, or regulatory submissions.

    (Open Ended Question)


Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
Optional Documents


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