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**Open Date** 07/08/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42434B

**Job Title** Research Engineer

**Working Title** Research Engineer

**Job Grade** F

**FLSA Code** Professional

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00196 - Health & Kinesiology

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 65000-75000 DOE

**Close Date** 09/08/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Neuromechanics and Applied Locomotion Research Group at the University of Utah is seeking a full-time staff-level Research Engineer. This individual will work across a variety of funded research studies examining balance, locomotion, and rehabilitation. The role will focus on developing and supporting new devices to study balance control, including new perturbation devices and instrumentation. The position will also provide technical data management and quality control support for ongoing clinical trials using wearable sensors, and assist with data collections during human subjects research studies as needed. The position will include collaborative interactions with other funded research and collaborators at the University of Utah, including those in Orthopedics, Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, Health & Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Mechanical Engineering.

Salary: $65,000-$75,000 / year

This is a one-year contract that is renewable based the availability of funds and performance. Funding is expected to be available for at least 4 years.

To apply, please submit the following information combined into

_a single PDF_

:

Cover letter (describing your interests and motivation for seeking this research engineer position), Resume / CV, Names / contact information of two references.

Questions about the position or required materials can be sent to Dr. Peter Fino –

[email protected]

Responsibilities

* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or research related field plus three years of related engineering experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with human subjects research

* Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills

* Experience designing, prototyping, and working on robotic control systems

* Experience using biomechanical instrumentation including instrumented treadmills, motion capture, electromyography, and / or wearable inertial sensors

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills

* Proficient in one or more coding languages (Python, MATLAB , R, etc.)

* Knowledge of biomechanics, gait, or postural control

* Ability to excel in both team and individual environments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Seldom: Hazards ( _includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals)._

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or research related field plus three years of related engineering experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Care is appropriate to the population served

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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