PS UU Student - Research

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative pilot study seeks a research assistant to explore the connection between trauma history and dental health. This hybrid role involves engaging with local health care clinics, recruiting participants, and contributing to scholarly publications. Join a collaborative team from the College of Nursing and School of Dentistry, where your efforts will help implement trauma-informed care in dentistry. If you are passionate about research and community health, this opportunity will allow you to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible work hours

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in data analysis and survey administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit study participants and administer surveys at local clinics.
• Conduct data analysis and assist in developing scholarly products.

Skills

Data Analysis

Survey Administration

Community Engagement

Literature Review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

OnCore Services

Job description

This is a hybrid research assistant position. Some work will be completed virtually. In addition, work will be required at participating local community clinics to recruit and enroll study participants. There may be mileage reimbursement for travel to 2 local clinics.

Job Summary

The research assistant will be part of a collaborative research team from the College of Nursing and the School of Dentistry embarking on an innovative pilot study. The aim of this research is to explore the association between history of trauma, dental health, and dental services utilization. We anticipate that this study will launch future studies to implement trauma-informed care in dentistry. The research assistant will work directly with the PI, Co-PI, clinic staff and administration, and study participants. The research assistant will contribute to scholarly products including manuscript submission to a peer-reviewed academic journal.

Responsibilities:

1. Attend weekly research team meetings and other meetings as needed, often virtual.
2. Act as study liaison between research team and clinic/community sites, which will include local travel.
3. Recruit study participants in local health care clinics.
4. Administer surveys to study participants.
5. Track OnCore Services reimbursement to study participants.
6. Conduct preliminary quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
7. Perform literature reviews as needed.
8. Assist in the development of scholarly products for dissemination.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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.

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.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume