Federal Work Study - Research Assistants

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Position Information

Advertising Department PHYSICAL THERAPY Academic Term/Year FALL 2026/SPRING 2027 Position Title Federal Work Study - Research Assistants Posting Number 08627 Position Number 08627 Student Job Category Student - Federal Work Study On-Campus Position Location On-campus City Greenville State North Carolina Number of Vacancies 3 Rate of Pay $12.00/hourly FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? Yes Job Description

ECU Department of Physical Therapy is currently seeking several Research Assistants

Research Assistants will support faculty-led research projects by assisting with clinical data collection, analysis, and implementation of research protocols. Responsibilities may include:

• Maintaining, cleaning, organizing, and preparing lab environments
• Recruiting and scheduling study participants
• Administering functional assessments
• Collecting and managing data from motion analysis or other clinical systems
• Keeping detailed records of findings

Students may also work with analytical and clinical software such as MATLAB, Qualisys, Visual 3D, and Power BI, and contribute to literature reviews or research documentation.

This position provides hands-on experience in clinical research processes, data interpretation, and evidence-based practices. It is especially valuable for students interested in human movement science and rehabilitation, particularly those planning to pursue graduate studies.

GPA Requirement Minimum of 2.0 Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

Strong communication and critical thinking skills are essential. Candidates should be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.

License/certification required Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload your resume, cover letter, 3 list of references and your federal work study authorization form online.

To be eligible for FEDERAL WORK STUDY positions, students MUST BE QUALIFIED and RECEIVE a FEDERAL WORK STUDY AWARD from the ECU Financial Aid Office (Old Cafeteria Complex, 252-328-6610).

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96799 Open Date 08/31/2026 Close Date 04/01/2027 Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you been approved for federal work study? (Please note that you will need to add your federal work study authorization form online).
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Federal Work Study Hiring Authorization

Optional Documents