Job Summary
The Welker Lab, within the Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering at CU Boulder, is seeking a Motion Capture Analyst. The purpose of this position is to assist with expedited motion capture processing under a federally funded grant investigating how to optimize ankle-foot orthosis mechanical properties for different individuals. This role will assist with motion capture setup, collection, and processing.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Welker Lab is motivated to develop more effective assistive devices that either help those with impairments to move more effectively or augment typical movement in the healthy population to reduce fatigue or injury. We approach this goal using interdisciplinary techniques from the fields of biomechanics, robotics, haptics, neuroscience, and motor control.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Create Vicon VSKs and pipelines, implement best practices for Vicon optical motion capture, and assist with data collection and analysis.
What We Can Offer
The hire rate for this part-time position is $25.00 per hour.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.
Be Statements
Be resourceful. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field.
- Familiarity with Vicon hardware and Nexus software for optical motion capture.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials as individual files:
- Cover Letter.
- Resume/CV.
- (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.
During the application process, you will be asked to provide the name and email address for one reference, from whom we will request a confidential letter of recommendation immediately following the submission of your complete application.
Please apply by November 5, 2026 for full consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email; applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
