About the role#
This position supports research projects at the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. You will work alongside faculty and staff to assist with various stages of research, from initial design to final publication. This is a part-time, on-site role available only to students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
What you'll do#
- Compile data from interviews, literature, and medical or genealogical records.
- Enter information into computer systems and maintain project resource libraries.
- Assist with quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
- Prepare manuscripts, presentation materials, slides, and charts.
- Search for and evaluate the applicability of documents and statistical records.
- Assist with data collection, including coding meeting behaviors and creating questionnaires.
- Interact with study participants and schedule appointments or meetings.
- Draft correspondence to answer inquiries and edit research papers or project reports.
- Work with research personnel on project design, preparation, and recruitment.
What you'll need#
- Must be awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
- Research Assistant I: Little to no related experience.
- Research Assistant II: At least 1 year of related experience.
- Research Assistant III: 3+ years of related experience.
- Strong organizational and data management skills.
- Ability to code audio and video transcripts.
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and work under tight time constraints.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah (On-site).
- Schedule: Part-time, 19 hours per week.
- Pay: $10.92 - $25.20 per hour, depending on experience.
About University of Utah
The University of Utah is a public research institution based in Salt Lake City. Founded in 1850, it serves as the state flagship university. The campus houses the only academic medical center in Utah. It maintains a large staff of over 12,000 employees.
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