PS Research Associate

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Open Date: 03/29/2024

Requisition Number: PRN38106B

Job Title: PS Research Associate

Working Title: PS Study Coordinator (Behavioral Sleep Medicine/Public Health) Spanish position (Baron)

Job Grade: A00

FLSA Code: Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week: 40

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Shift: Day

Work Schedule Summary: Days. Occasional evenings or weekend hours may be needed.

VP Area: U of U Health - Academics

Department: 00958 - DFPM-Administration

Location: Campus

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment: External Posting

Pay Rate Range: 40,000-55,000 DOQ

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary: The Behavioral Sleep Medicine Laboratory (P.I. Kelly Baron, PhD, MPH) is recruiting a full-time research staff member to join our passionate team to work on ongoing projects related to sleep, cardiometabolic disease, and aging in diverse populations. The position entails conducting study activities, including screening and scheduling participants, data collection, participant retention, and training and supervision of undergraduate research assistants. All studies are outpatient (no overnights) and are conducted in Spanish and English.

The start date is immediate; the position will remain open until filled. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and opportunities to learn and grow. The team values community partnerships and research focused on promoting health equity.

Location: Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Utah.

Responsibilities:

• 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 and the project director.
• Opportunities to contribute to scientific manuscripts and abstracts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree or training in a health-related field (e.g., nursing, social work, psychology, kinesiology, nutrition, counseling, etc.), effective communication skills, and some research experience required (this includes research in college and volunteer experience). Spanish speaking is highly preferred for this position.

Additional Information: 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA).

Posting Specific Questions:

• * 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
• * How many years of research experience do you have?
  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
  • 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
  • 3 years or more
• * What is your level of Spanish language fluency in both verbal and written communications?
  • Fluent
  • Advanced
  • Moderate
  • Intermediate
  • Beginner
  • None
• * Why are you leaving your current job?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

• Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
• Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

Contact Information:

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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By Email: [e-mail]