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PHYSICAL THERAPY

Academic Term/Year
FALL 2025/SPRING 2026

Position Title
Federal Work Study (On Campus)-Physical Therapy Research Assistant

Posting Number
07532

Position Number
07532

Student Job Category
Student - Federal Work Study On-Campus

Number of Vacancies
3

Job Description
Undergraduate/Graduate Research Assistants in Physical Therapy 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.

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.

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).

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Open Date
09/03/2025

Close Date
04/01/2026

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 .

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