Part-Time Research Analyst – School-Based Study

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah in Salt Lake City is seeking a part-time Research Assistant/Analyst to support a school-based skin cancer prevention study (REACH West) led by Dr. Yelena Wu. You will recruit participants, prepare study materials, and conduct interviews and visits.

Responsibilities include data cleaning, running basic descriptive statistics, and reporting study activities. Experience in research and strong communication skills are required; additional related tasks may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or a field related to the area of research.
• One year of experience in research and analytical techniques.
• Demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience.
• Strong human relations and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishing trusting and collaborative relationships with teachers, other school staff, and families participating in research studies
• Preparation of materials and staff for school visits
• Utilizing a structured protocol for skin cancer prevention studies and collect survey data
• Documenting activities and outcomes in appropriate databases
• Compiling reports summarizing study progress
• Attending team meetings to discuss progress, successes, and challenges
• Participating in ongoing training to maintain fidelity to protocols and other research required training
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Statistical analysis

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Human relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral science or related field

Equivalent education substitution

Job description

The University of Utah in Salt Lake City is seeking a part-time Research Assistant/Analyst to support a school-based skin cancer prevention study (REACH West) led by Dr. Yelena Wu. You will recruit participants, prepare study materials, and conduct interviews and visits.

Responsibilities include data cleaning, running basic descriptive statistics, and reporting study activities. Experience in research and strong communication skills are required; additional related tasks may be assigned.