Co-Op Student Research Laboratory Of Exercise Physiology And Physical Performance

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

Provides a variety of duties to support the departmental needs. Depending in the intern assignment, tasks can vary from laboratory and research assistance.

Essential Functions-Assists with in-person data collection.

• Assists with research experiences.
• Prepares for study visits including organizing paperwork, setting up equipment, and preparing study materials.
• Assists with subject scheduling.
• Assists with other research-related office tasks as needed.
• Processes collected data.

Qualifications

The Laboratory of Exercise Physiology and Physical Performance (LEPPP) is located on the 3rd Floor of the Boston Lying-In Building (221 Longwood Avenue) and is a state-of-the-art exercise physiology facility that houses instrumentation for assessing muscle strength, power, and fatigability, parameters of aerobic function, tests of physical function, and resistance exercise training equipment. We also use nearby long corridors for functional walk tests and a little used, well-lit stair well for our stair climbing power test.

We are looking for a Co Op student to work with us within a clinical research setting, the student will be an integral member of the LEPPP research team. They will work closely with the Laboratory Director and Exercise Physiologists and assist in the administration of a wide array of assessments of muscle function, physical performance, and functional capacity on individuals participating in research studies that investigate function promoting therapies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in administering test to different subgroups including healthy younger and older men and women,
• Assist in administering tests to potential populations with mobility limitations, spinal cord injury, and chronic diseases including endocrine disorders, obesity, HIV infection, and cancer,
• The student will also be involved in the design and delivery of clinic-based and home-based exercise training programs,
• The student will also assist with protocol development, recruitment and retention of study participants,
• The student will also be involved with data entry and data analysis Other LEPPP related duties as needed.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

221 Longwood Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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