Research Analyst

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KINESIOLOGY (BL-KINE-IUBLA)

The Research Analyst position is in the Department of Kinesiology within the Indiana University (IU) School of Public Health-Bloomington under the direction of Zac Schlader. The overall goal of this project is to understand and inform the identification of solutions that alleviate the risk of subclinical acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease of nontraditional causes, common and growing health risks caused by occupational heat stress. The Research Analyst plays a coordinating role in the project, including organizing travel, leading field-based data collection activities, and performing sample and data management, and they will also be exposed to other studies in the laboratory, which will involve aspects of environmental, cardiovascular and exercise physiology.

General Responsibilities

• Performs complex and intricate laboratory experiments while following research techniques and procedures.
• Develops procedures and protocols in collaboration with leadership.
• Prepares research reports or analyses for projects.
• Maintains safety records and ensures safety/compliance procedures and protocols are followed.
• Provides guidance and support to junior-level staff in laboratory operations.
• May develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for research projects and related work.

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in exercise science, kinesiology, integrative physiology, environmental and occupational health, public health, or related field)

Preferred

• Master's degree in related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years related work experience

Preferred

• Human subjects research experience

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Preferred

• Attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other related software packages (e.g., RedCAP)
• Ability to work in a team-based environment

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Travel to data collection sites within the United States is expected.

This position is grant funded for a minimum of 1 year, with expected annual renewals for up to 3 additional years based on performance and funding.

Applications received by November 15th, 2025, will be given full consideration and the search will remain open until suitable candidate is found. Earliest start date is December 1st, 2025, but is negotiable.

For any questions related to the requirements for this position, please contact Zac Schlader at zschlade@iu.edu.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Analysis

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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