Research Assistants

Overview

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Hourly Research Assistant to support ongoing research projects. This hourly position is ideal for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in academic research, with a primary focus on data collection, linkage, and analysis; manuscript and abstract preparation; artificial intelligence. The role may also include performing various research support functions to advance the department’s research objectives.

• Data Collection and Management: Assist in collecting, organizing, and maintaining research data through surveys, experiments, interviews, or secondary data sources, ensuring accuracy and compliance with research protocols.
• Data Analysis: Perform basic quantitative and qualitative data analysis using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Excel) under the guidance of senior researchers.
• Manuscript and Abstract Writing: Contribute to drafting, editing, and formatting research manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for conferences, journals, or internal reviews.
• Literature Reviews: Conduct literature searches and summarize relevant academic articles to support research projects and grant proposals.
• Editing and Proofreading: Review and edit research documents, including reports, proposals, and presentations, to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to style guidelines (e.g., APA, MLA).

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Research Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.

In pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in a science related field or equivalency of one year of experience in research and analytical techniques; demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.

• Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified timeframe.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Basic proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R) or willingness to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting and editing research documents.
• Familiarity with academic writing styles (e.g., APA, MLA) is a plus.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Summary

Additional Information

The University values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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