Student Research Assistant (Work Study)

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 8,200 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health Research is seeking a part-time Student Research Assistant (Work Study) to support literature searches, data checking, and other data analysis activities on campus.

Open to current University of Utah students with Federal Work-Study awards; role up to 19 hours per week with day shifts. Position may require background check and URS considerations, and is aligned with the University’s nondiscrimination policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a University of Utah student with a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.

Responsibilities

• Perform literature searches, data checking, and other data analysis activities

Job description

Details

• Open Date: 11/03/2026
• Requisition Number: PRN17573N
• Job Title: UU Student - Research
• Working Title: Student Research Assistant (Work Study)
• Career Progression Track: SJ
• Track Level
• FLSA Code: Nonexempt
• Patient Sensitive Job Code?: No
• Type: Non Benefited Staff / Student
• Temporary?: Yes
• Standard Hours per Week: up to 19 hours/week
• Full Time or Part Time?: Part Time
• Shift: Day
• Work Schedule Summary: Minimum of 10 hours per week
• Is this a work study job?: Yes
• VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
• Department: 00199 - Communication Sci & Disorders
• Location: Campus
• City: Salt Lake City, UT
• Type of Recruitment: External Posting
• Pay Rate Range: Will pay no less than 7.25
• Close Date: 02/02/2027

Job Summary

Perform literature searches, data checking, and other data analysis activities

Minimum Qualifications

This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.

Preferences

Preference for undergraduate or graduate students in Communication Sciences and Disorders

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

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