Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week0-40

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

Description of Work Unit

The Health and Exercise Science ( HES ) Department has 1100 undergraduate majors, 30 graduate students (about 2/3 PhD and 1/3 MS). Undergraduate majors follow one of two concentrations (Health Promotion and Exercise Science). There are 23 faculty members: 13 tenure-track or tenured and 10 contract and continuing assignment faculty. Faculty in HES conduct innovative research in state of the art facilities, with an emphasis on basic, translational, and clinical applications in the area of chronic and age-related diseases. We are committed to our goal of producing nationally and internationally recognized research programs and graduates that are focused on helping people protect and improve their health and quality of life throughout the lifespan. Research is supported by funding from the NIH , the American Heart Association, the National Cancer Institute, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and other federal, state, and industry sponsors.

The Human Performance Clinical Research Laboratory is a center for interdisciplinary research, training and outreach that contains 17,000 sq. feet of dedicated, state of the art research space with a full-time physician on staff and an in-house compliance/regulatory/safety team (https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/hes-hpcrl/). The department also has several community engagement programs including the Heart Disease Prevention Program, First Responder Testing Program, Fit Cancer, Adult Finess, Noon Hour fitness and a summer Youth Sport Camp Program.

To learn more about the Department, visit our web site athttp://www.hes.chhs.colostate.edu/http://www.hes.chhs.colostate.edu/ (http://www.hes.chhs.colostate.edu/http:/www.hes.chhs.colostate.edu/) .

Search Contact Emailstacie.knutson@colostate.edu

Position Summary

The Heart Disease Prevention Program ( HDPP ) Research Assistant will participate in testing and data analysis for clients of the HDPP . This position will assist with other HDPP programs including the Cardiac One Risk Evaluation ( CORE ) program and assist the Director of the HDPP , faculty, staff and students in the department with lab organization, supply inventory management and other duties as assigned.

Position Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science-related discipline with 6 months of relevant professional experience

• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

• Basic CPR and AED certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science-related discipline with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience or a Masters degree with at least 2 years of relevant professional

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification strongly preferred

• Experience with maximal exercise testing and other types of health and fitness testing including skinfold measurement, maximal strength testing and submaximal exercise testing strongly preferred

• Competency in 12-lead electrocardiography and rhythm interpretation strongly preferred

• Experience with and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of research subjects and clients

• General computer experience, database skills, and data graphing skills

Posting Details

Working TitleHDPP Research Assistant

Posting Number202500144T

DepartmentHealth and Exercise Science

Salary Range$24 - $28

Employee Benefits

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Close Date03/08/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants please submit resume to stacie.knutson@colostate.edu.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryMarketing and Recruiting

Duty/Responsibility

• Recruit, obtain informed consent and follow research subjects through research protocols and clients of the Heart Disease Prevention Program ( HDPP ) and its programs.

• Promote the HDPP and its programs.

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategoryExercise Testing

Duty/Responsibility

• Perform exercise and fitness testing including:

• 12-lead electrocardiography

• Maximal and submaximal treadmill and cycle ergometer testing

• Body composition assessment by skin caliper technique

• Flexibility assessment

• Muscular strength and endurance testing

• Pulmonary function testing

• Direct and/or assist in data collection during experiments

• Aid in training of students and volunteers

• Some travel required

Percentage Of Time55

Job Duty CategoryTesting data analysis and related lifestyle counseling

Duty/Responsibility

• Analyze nutrition habits and activity level

• Assess cardiovascular risk

• Provide lifestyle management information to clients

• Perform data reduction and entry, statistical analysis of data

Percentage Of Time25

Job Duty CategoryGeneral lab organization/data management

Duty/Responsibility

• Archive experimental data with adherence to protocols

• Maintain subject database

• Maintain general lab organization

• Procure lab supplies

• Other duties as assigned by Director of HDPP or Department Head

Percentage Of Time10

References

Minimum References Required

Maximum References Required

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents