Coop, Research - Boston, United States - Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Description
Coop, Research
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, welllit 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 patientcare background and an interest in clinical research
- Strong organizational, time management and documentation skills
- Excellent analytical skills and strong communication and writing skills
EEO Statement
Primary Location MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus
Work Locations BWH Boston Main Campus 75 Francis St Boston 02115
Job Internship/Co Ops
Organization Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Schedule Full-time
Standard Hours 1
Shift Day Job
Employee Status Temporary
Recruiting Department BWH Department Of Medicine
Job Posting Apr 16, 2024
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