Part-Time Research Assistant (Soangra, DPT) NEW

Orange, California
Chapman University
Position Title:

Part-Time Research Assistant (Soangra, DPT)

Position Type:

Limited-Term

Job Number:

SA56624

Full or Part Time:

part-time 0-19 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification:

Non-Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range:

$20.19 – $22.00

Pay Range Information:

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Job Description Summary:

Research Assistant will work primarily at Rinker Campus (Chapman University) for 19 hours per week with Dr. RahulSoangra affiliated with Fowler school of Engineering and Department of Physical Therapy. The RA Staff will be funded by aNIH funded project and will be expected to develop machine learning models and embed models in smartphones. RA isexpected to collect data from human subjects and process data. Stroke patients using smartphone sensors. New ML modelswill be investigated for modeling stroke ADL. The role involves implementing data collection protocols, ensuring compliancewith HIPAA regulations and IRB-approved procedures, and assisting with participant recruitment. The ideal candidate willhave experience with human subject data collection and a strong background in biomedical engineering, motion capture
technology, and data processing.

Responsibilities:

• The creation and interpretation of new knowledge through original research or other advanced scholarship, or of a quality to satisfy peer review, extend the forefront of the discipline and merit publication.
• A systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge which is at the forefront of an academic discipline or an area of professional practice.
• The general ability to conceptualize, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge.
• Applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline, and to adjust the project design in the light of unforeseen problems.
• Conduct data collection sessions with stroke survivors using wearable sensors, motion capture systems, and physiological monitoring tools.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and IRB-approved protocols for participant recruitment, data handling, and confidentiality.
• Process and analyze kinematic, kinetic, and physiological datasets using MATLAB, Python, or R.
• Assist in the development of machine learning models and statistical methods for predicting rehabilitation outcomes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to interpret findings and contribute to research publications.
• Lead or co-author journal articles and conference papers, contributing to scientific literature in biomechanics, rehabilitation, and wearable technology.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have applied knowledge of programming in MATLAB, Python, App (iOS and Android), 3-D printing
• Experience in Gait Lab and GRAIL lab and wearable sensors
• Strong analytical skills, human subject handling
• Demonstrated ability to work independently

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.