Sr. Researcher

What are we looking for in our Sr. Researcher ?

Russell Tobin is seeking a Sr. Researcher for a leading research and development institute focused on helping athletes of all levels and abilities to achieve their sport goals.

Job Title: Sr. Researcher
Location: Beaverton, OR (On-Site)
Job Type: Contract
Est. Start Date: October 2024
Length: 6-Months
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Mon-Fri
Pay Rate: $30.00 - $33.33 per hour

Overview:

We are looking for an in-lab product research associate in the Research Lab. This person will be fundamentally tasked with conducting in-person research (mostly biomechanics and physiology) on a high-priority footwear project, working with electronics and at times unfamiliar data collection tools. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with people / athletes on a daily basis and enjoys spending their time in a sports science laboratory setting, running experiments and collecting quality data. Duties will be focused heavily on data collection, though there may be some data processing and analysis work for someone with expertise and interest.

Responsibilities:

As a contract researcher in the Lab, you will work closely with the Principal Researcher to understand the research plan and vision, then execute the experiments independently. You may also develop new tools, methods, and procedures to streamline data acquisition. Finally, you will analyze and summarize data from research to communicate findings to the Principal Researcher and research team.

A typical week would include meetings with a Principal Researcher to align on the research experiment plan, heads-down work time to operationalize that program, and hands-on laboratory work to collect and analyze the relevant data. It would also include meetings with other research colleagues to align on progress and next steps in the research process.

Main focus of the role for the first stage of the contract will be focused on in-lab biomechanics research; guidance in product development; and executing mechanics research using products

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s preferred (especially in engineering, biomechanics, or kinesiology)
• 2-4 years’ minimum experience required
• Experience using in-lab and field-based biomechanical data collection tools with human test participants
• Effective communication, people, and collaboration skills
• Experience writing programs for biomechanical analyses, signal processing, and statistical analyses (Python, Matlab, R, Visual 3D, and/or Javascript)
• Bias toward action and resilience in the face of challenges
• Experience in robotics or mechatronics is highly preferred
• Not a desk job - this will be a hands-on role working with other people in the lab

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors. 

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