Undergraduate Research Assistant - UI Orthopedic Surgical Video Analysis

Prof. Geb Thomas is seeking undergraduate research assistants to help with a short-term project performing surgical video analysis.

About the role:

Analysts will work closely with a graduate researcher to analyze surgical components within videos of arthroscopic knee procedures. This role helps advance research validation and provides valuable, hands-on experience with real-world engineering and medical research designed to positively impact surgical education and patient care.

Pay: $13/hour

Time Commitment: Approximately 15 hours total. This includes 4-5 hours of paid training plus 10 hours of independent video analysis.

Flexibility: Analysis is expected to be completed within 4 weeks of hiring and done remotely on a personal laptop which supports MATLAB.

Who Should Apply:

No prior engineering, software, or clinical experience is necessary. Full training will be provided.

Preference will be given to students who demonstrate:

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy

* Ability to strictly follow analytical instructions

* Good communication and interpersonal skills

* Demonstrated reliability, dependability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude

This position is only open to undergraduate students registered at an accredited institution. This position is open to UIowa students (S928) or non-UIowa students (PZ07), from which one will be hired.

To apply for the position, please send a resume to Mike Lucas at michael-lucas-1@uiowa.edu. A cover letter is not required but is highly encouraged. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the date the posting closes.

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.