Students at FPU Only: INBRE Student Researcher Manchester NH

Job Summary:

As part of Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Grant project entitled, “A Community Based High Intensity Interval Training Exercise Effects on Cardiovascular Health and Autonomic Function in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus”, the Department of Doctor of Physical Therapy, Franklin Pierce University are seeking productive and motivated research assistant. 

What You’ll Do

• Assists with recruitment and screening of study participants
• Assist with keeping the modality and research instruments clean
• Co-ordinate with community YMCA partners for exercise session scheduling 
• Assist blood pressure assessment and Heart Rate data collection
• Assist with documentation and data entry 
• Assist exercise prescription and submaximal exercise test

Experience and Qualifications:

• A student in good professional behavior and academic standing maintaining at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA. Interested students should not have any history of academic probation or other professional behavior record action from the university. 

• Willing to work 5 hours a week (mostly at YMCA and few hours on DPT NH campus)

• Clear communication with research participants, YMCA partners, and faculty 

• Willing to be posted for first clinicals within surrounding places and travel for work

Special Notes:
• Apply for RA position by mid-to-late June
• Interview in June
• Position will be offered during Term 4
• Once the position is confirmed, students need to have paperwork and training prior to being completely enrolled into the position
 Schedule:Terms IV (Summer 2026) and/or Fall/Winter 2026/2027Wednesday and Friday, 5 hours per week.