Research Associate

Details

Open Date 04/03/2026

Requisition Number PRN16918N

Job Title Research Associate

Working Title Research Associate

Career Progression Track A00

Track Level

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 10

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Employees must reside in the state of Utah but might have the opportunity to work a hybrid (in-office and remote) work schedule. Possible consideration of a request for a fully remote work schedule, subject to approval and change.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00952 - Division of Epidemiology

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 25,000 to 37,500

Close Date 04/10/2026

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

Job Summary

The goal of the Research Associate is to carry out first-rate research while promoting and facilitating collaborative studies in epidemiology, outcomes research, and biomedical informatics among researchers within the University of Utah and its affiliates. The successful candidate will design and develop major research activities such as defining requirements, designing studies, and setting up new methods to accomplish scientific objectives.

Responsibilities

• Direct collaborative projects within the University of Utah and other centers and partner institutions.
• Lead research activities and collaborate with investigators throughout entire research process, from grant applications to design through results interpretation and manuscript preparation.
• Oversee the delivery of data management and clinical research informatics services.
• Coordinate, integrate and utilize applications and databases.
• Interface with programmers, informaticians, epidemiologists and clinician investigators within the group to support research and operational projects.
• Identify and implement creative solutions to overcome problems.
• Organize, interpret data and derive study conclusions.
• Other research and operational functions as requested.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• PharmD or MS or PhD in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, or related discipline.
• Ability to independently conduct research activities with mentoring from a faculty member.
• Proficient in multiple technologies (computer languages, databases, workflow, standards).
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  

Preferences

• Experience in managing biomedical or health informatics projects.
• Experience in data retrieval, cleaning, validation using SQL .
• Experience in quantitative and methodological analysis – preferably in electronic health record data (or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to lead a research and development team.
  
  

Special Instructions Summary

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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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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