Co-Op Student Research Laboratory of Exercise Physiology and Physical Performance at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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: 1. Assist in administering test to different subgroups including healthy younger and older men and women, 2. Assist in administering tests to potential populations with mobility limitations, spinal cord injury, and chronic diseases including endocrine disorders, obesity, HIV infection, and cancer. 3. The student will also be involved in the design and delivery of clinic-based and home-based exercise training programs. 4. The student will also assist with protocol development, recruitment and retention of study participants 5. The student will also be involved with data entry and data analysis 6. Other LEPPP related duties as needed.



Qualifications


- Undergraduate student majoring in Exercise Physiology, Health Sciences or related fields - Prefer individuals with exercise science or patient-care background and an interest in clinical research - Strong organizational, time management and documentation skills - Excellent analytical skills and strong communication and writing skills


SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 1. Familiar with assessments of muscle function 2. Familiar with assessments of physical performance, and functional capacity 3. Comfort level with participating in research studies that investigate function promoting therapies.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


221 Longwood Avenue



Scheduled Weekly Hours


1



Employee Type


Temporary



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.



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