Research Scientist - (US-MA-Hopkinton - 01748)

Minimum Education: None
Job Type: Full Time
Email this job to yourself or to a friend | Job Match Test | Resume Guide

Responsibilities : The mission of the Center is to investigate the causes and mechanisms of workplace injuries and illnesses with an emphasis on musculoskeletal disorders. We are an internally funded research Institute, and are committed to a high quality of scientific work, and disseminating all of our findings in peer-reviewed scientific publications. This researcher will develop, direct, and implement studies within core areas such as manual material handling, slips, trips and falls and repetitive motion injuries.  The successful candidate is expected to have experimental research experience with an in-depth knowledge of surface EMG, motor control and biomechanical modeling.  A special interest in shoulder disorders and shoulder loading in the workplace would be an advantage. This is an exciting opportunity to join an internationally recognized, multidisciplinary team with a commitment to teamwork, creativity, collaboration and dialogue.  The Institute staff represents the fields of biomechanics, experimental and cognitive psychology, epidemiology, tribology, physiology, engineering, sociology, biostatistics and the clinical sciences.  We have excellent laboratory, computer, statistical, research and technical support available on-site, and research activities are internally funded. 

Requirements :PH D requiredCandidates should have advanced degrees in relevant areas of ergonomics research, e.g., kinesiology/movement science, exercise physiology, biomechanics, or engineering.Established record of peer-reviewed scientific publication.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.Benefits: We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:401K and Company paid pension planMedical coverageDental coveragePaid time-offPay-for-PerformanceDiscounts on automobile and homeowner's insuranceDiscount fitness membershipsFlexible spending accountsTuition reimbursementVision care coverageWork/Life resourcesCredit Union membershipEmployee and Dependent life insuranceDisability insuranceLong-term care insurance.

For more information of this job and to Apply Online, please visit us at http://www.employmentcrossing.com/lcjsjobdetail.php?akey=77d6362d4ca010b98b8e2cd60daf7b47

For more information please visit us at http://www.employmentcrossing.com