Impactful Qualitative Research Assistant (Part-Time)

1000scholars; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Professional development

Job summary

University of Utah is hiring an hourly Research Assistant (undergraduate or graduate) to support a NIH-funded project in Population Health Sciences. The role involves training in rapid qualitative data approaches and coding interview transcripts, with opportunities to engage in community-based projects focused on rural health and child health.

Part-time position from November 2026 to December 2027, with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of undergraduate coursework (i.e., junior or senior) or current MS/MPH or similar graduate student.
• Strong work habits including punctuality and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly team meetings and support data tracking and coding.
• Assist with qualitative analysis and coding of transcripts.
• Attend implementation support sessions for note-taking and data collection.
• Maintain regular communication with UU staff and researchers including the research coordinator.
• Complete one 4-hour training session covering study policies and codebook.

Skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Independence

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Junior or senior undergraduate coursework

MS/MPH or similar graduate student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

University of Utah is hiring an hourly Research Assistant (undergraduate or graduate) to support a NIH-funded project in Population Health Sciences. The role involves training in rapid qualitative data approaches and coding interview transcripts, with opportunities to engage in community-based projects focused on rural health and child health.

Part-time position from November 2026 to December 2027, with potential extension.