Posting Details
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Job Title Biomedical Research Associate Requisition Number RE55045 Working Title Department Name 8G040:Kinesiology - Health Promotion Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 45 Salary Range $48,214-79,560/year Type of Position Staff 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 Apply 07/23/2026 Our University Community
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