Texarkana, Texas
Posted: 18-Feb-25
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Internal Number: 911447
Position Summary
Employer: Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Inc.
Position Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Position: Motion Analysis Engineer
Job Duties:
1.Provide technical oversight of all gait lab hardware and software. This includes performing timely calibrations, operating all laboratory equipment efficiently, patient data reduction, edit documentary video recordings, and managing patient data.
2.Process and analyze laboratory measurement data in a timely manner per standard procedures in support of clinical and research programs.
3.Using Neuromusculoskeletal modeling tools to quantify musculoskeletal parameters during movements for clinical and research applications.
4.Build and maintain relationships with internal and external support sources, including, but not limited to PCH’s Information Technology and Facilities Management department,
physicians, patients, families, and hospital/community personnel. This includes preparing and participating in in-service training programs on a regular basis, working with volunteers and/or students, and providing input into their performance evaluations.
5.Assist in the preparation of scientific manuscripts and presentations.
6.TRAVEL: 3-4 trips per year within the U.S. for continuing medical education, scientific conferences, and meetings.
Job Requirements:
Education Requirements: Master’s degree in Biomechanics, Kinesiology, or a closely related field. Employer will accept foreign equivalent degree and advance degree if in the same field.
Experience Requirements: 24 months of experience in job offered, Senior Research Officer Sports Science, Postdoctoral Fellow, or closely related.
Special skills requirements:
1.Proficient in biomechanical modeling, with a focus on analyzing experimental motion data to provide comprehensive clinical insights and contribute to research progress.
2.Experienced in overseeing and operating a Biomechanics Laboratory, skilled in conducting various analyses, including sports biomechanics, gait assessment, athlete performance
evaluation, post-injury rehabilitation, return-to-play testing, and pedobarographic testing and research.
3.Demonstrating expertise in the design and development of orthopedic implants, utilizing motion analysis data and biomechanical modeling to pioneer innovative solutions.
4.Employing advanced statistical methodologies and artificial intelligence to optimize our team’s ability to process and interpret research data effectively.
5.Well-versed in orthopedics, sports medicine, and computational biomechanics, adept at addressing diverse patient and athlete needs while spearheading significant advancements in research.
6.Skilled in utilizing various biomechanical tools and software suites such as OpenSim, VICON Nexus, Cortex, MAPS, Visual3D, MATLAB, Python, EMG Works, Kinovea, ConsensysPRO, Intel RealSense, and Camtasia for advanced biomechanical analysis and research purposes.
Salary: Available upon request
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week
Qualified applicants send cover letter and resumes to: Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Inc., Sylvia Pike, Paralegal II, spike1@phoenixchildrens.com, ref job#SB01. EOE. Standard Benefits. #LI-DNI #FB-DNI #IN-DNI #TW-DNI #GD-DNI
This position supports the day to day operations within the Motion Analysis Laboratory. Main duties include the calibration and operation of all laboratory equipment, patient data reduction, editing documentary video recordings, and management of patient data. Other duties may include maintenance and repair of equipment, working with students and volunteers, technical writing, and professional presentations.
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Physics, Movement Science/Kinesiology or related field (Required)
- Masters Degree in Engineering, Physics, Movement Science/Kinesiology or related field (Preferred)
Experience
- Significant training or practice in a motion analysis laboratory (Preferred)
- Computer programming experience using Matlab, VisualBasic, LabView (Preferred)
- Demonstrated experience in written/oral presentations; demonstrated understating of basic statistical methods (Preferred)
- Experience in computer administration, maintenance and repair (Preferred)
Certifications
- BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (Preferred)
Special Skills
- Team oriented & detail oriented (Required)
- Strong English language communication skills: speaking, writing, presentation (Required)
- Willing to travel for education and training (2-10 days/year) (Required)
- Computer literate with emphasis on Microsoft Windows and Office Suite products (Preferred)
- Spanish or Native American language skills (Preferred)