UU Student - Research; Baron

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The Behavioral Sleep Medicine Laboratory (P.I. Kelly Baron, PhD, MPH) is recruiting a part-time position to assist with a multi-year NIH grant that examines the effects of a sleep intervention on blood pressure.

• Collaborates with the study team to meet goals for participant recruitment and screening.
• Schedules and conducts study assessments, including administration of questionnaires and cognitive assessments, sleep measurement equipment set up and download.
• Complies with ethical standards for research involving human subjects.
• Completes other activities as delegated by the PI, Research Manager and Research Coordinator.
• Opportunities to contribute to scientific manuscripts and abstracts.

Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a health‑related field, effective communication skills. Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.

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Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour

Shift: Day
Standard Hours per Week: 10

Location:

Salt Lake City, UT (Campus)

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

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