PS Research Assistant/Analyst

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a motivated individual to join their research team, focusing on community health promotion and implementation science. This role involves gathering and analyzing data for impactful research projects aimed at improving health outcomes in underserved populations. You will collaborate with community partners, manage data collection efforts, and contribute to the development of health interventions. If you are passionate about research and making a difference in public health, this is an exciting opportunity to engage in meaningful work that directly benefits communities. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing health initiatives and promoting well-being.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with one year of research experience required.
• Demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Collects and compiles data from various sources for research studies.
• Analyzes data using qualitative methods or descriptive statistics.
• Supports community partners with implementation of research protocols.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data collection

Communication skills

Qualitative methods

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social or Behavioral Science

Tools

PC or computer terminal

Job description

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

Job Summary

Gathers, organizes and analyzes data through interviews, literature searches, surveys and other methods for use in studies, publications and other research related uses. Coordinates data collection activities with project managers and community sites where data is to be collected. Supports the execution of research projects with various tasks.

This position is in the Community-Engaged Health Promotion through Dissemination & Implementation Science Research lab in the Health and Kinesiology Department. Projects will focus on a range of studies that test strategies to speed the translation of evidence-based interventions into community and clinical practice. Our work is embedded within community settings and includes projects related to childhood obesity treatment in rural settings, diabetes prevention for underserved and underrepresented populations, obesity prevention with indigenous communities, and reducing sedentary behaviors in workplaces. Ultimately our goal is to design and disseminate health promotion interventions with broad reach to effectively improve and maintain improvements in health and can be adopted, implemented, and sustained in communities.

Responsibilities

1. Consents eligible participants for research studies
2. Collects and compiles data from a variety of sources; may enter data into a PC or computer terminal
3. Supports community partners with implementation of research protocols
4. Analyzes data using qualitative methods or descriptive statistics
5. May create charts, tables, or other visual representations appropriate to the dataset
6. May edit research papers, project reports, proposals and curriculum materials prior to publication or presentation
7. Prepares format for final disposition of data; maintains an internal library on project information resources and final data collected
8. May work with research personnel in the design and preparation of research projects and in recording data
9. May prepare IRB materials, amendments, or continuing reviews

Ongoing projects and initiatives that this position will contribute to:

1. Mountain West Prevention Research Center (25%)
   • Send and monitor opt out responses to eligible families
   • Direct observations of Building Healthy Families sessions
   • Support the CITs with recruitment protocol and active outreach
   • Support project activities as needed
2. Driving Out Diabetes Initiative (45%)
   • Food pharmacy
     Make phone calls to participants who have finished the program to collect post-intervention data
     Maintain accurate documentation of calls and summaries of call outcomes
   • EIM on the Wellness bus
     Coordinate between the KINES 2500 course, wellness bus, and program sites to ensure the program runs smoothly
     Train incoming KINES 2500 students to facilitate the program
     Consent participants
     Manage participant communication
     Perform direct observations of physical activity sessions
     Collect program data as needed
   • Contribute to the creation of resources for the Wellness Bus and other community facing programs
   • Perform quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis for ongoing and future projects
3. College of Health Community Engagement (35%)
   • Support annual survey data collection and analysis
     Monitor partner survey submissions throughout the year
   • Support quarterly meeting planning and preparation
   • Support seed grant coordination; submission process, fielding questions, managing reviews, communicating with grantees, gathering reports, etc.
   • Coordinate college of health workshops for campus visits
   • Support the activities of the RE-AIM workgroup including logistic and support of group events

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or a field related to the area of research, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); one year of experience in research and analytical techniques; demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

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Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah 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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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your knowledge and/or level of experience in data collection and compilation, statistical analysis of data, and/or editing of research reports:
  • None
  • Minimal
  • Moderate
  • Extensive

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

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