Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking an intern or part-time employee to assist senior staff with sensor data collection related to musculoskeletal injury risk. This project is being conducted by a team of ARA scientists collecting and analyzing data from wearables and other sensors to predict injury, identify indications of disease or injury, and track treatment. This role will be located in the Arlington, Virginia office with the additional work location being in Annapolis, Maryland.

In this role, you will use your training in biomedical engineering or a similar field to assist senior staff with data collection. This will include maintaining sensors, hardware, and software; distributing sensors for data collection activities; collecting sensors after activities; downloading data to laptops; and uploading data to remote servers for ARA scientists to analyze. You may be required to occasionally assist with additional tasks, such as providing preliminary analysis of data, troubleshooting devices, and shipping materials.

This role will require you to have reliable transportation to and from the Arlington, VA office and US Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, MD, where data collection will occur. You will be provided a standard per diem rate for travel and food expenses. You should be prepared to travel to the USNA at least twice per week. You can expect to work 10-20 hours per week, depending on project needs and your availability. As an ARA employee, you will have the chance to learn through close interactions with senior research scientists. 

If interested, submit your current college transcript, your resume, and a letter describing 1) your relevant coursework and experience, 2) your availability per week, and 3) what you hope to learn/gain from the internship or part-time experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

Currently enrolled in college or holding a college degree. College GPA of 3.0 or greater (out of 4.0). High School Diploma and 3-4 years of experience.  Familiarity with the use of sensors and software, and the ability to learn new data collection systems quickly. Ability to work independently. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work in a Windows operating system and use MS Office suite software. Per contractual requirements, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Research experience. Experience with biometric sensors. Experience with data analysis.