Human Movement Scientist-Research

Children’s Health Andrews Institute

Human Movement Scientist-Research

Job Title & Specialty Area: Human Movement Scientist-Research

Department: Andrew's Institute

Location: Children's Medical Center Plano-Andrew's Institute Specialty Center 2

Address: 7211 Preston Rd. Plano, TX 75024

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

General Description

The Human Movement Scientist will contribute to the ongoing research, return to performance, and sports science efforts at the Sports Science and Research Laboratory (SSRL) within the Children’s Health Andrews Institute. The proposed position will work jointly with our departments of orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, concussion, rehabilitation, performance, and sports science.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Contribute to ongoing projects of the SSRL that include data collection of clinical, laboratory, and field-based testing
• Contribute to data processing and statistical analyses
• Present research findings at professional conferences
• Publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals
  
  

Candidate Qualifications

The candidate will have a history of the following preferred:

• Experience working with injured and healthy athletes in clinical or sport environment
• Experience with human subjects research
• Experience with motion analysis
• Experience conducting longitudinal testing
• Experience with database management
• Experience with programming and/or other statistical analyses
  
  

How You’ll Be Successful:

Work Experience

At least one year of professional research experience related to orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, concussion, rehabilitation, performance, or sports science preferred.

EDUCATION

• Graduate degree in physical therapy, athletic training, exercise physiology, biomechanics, or sport science required.
• Education in Athletic Training or Physical Therapy required
  
  

A Place Where You Belong

• We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
  
  

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
  
  

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.