University of Utah · 9 hours ago
Hourly Research Assistant I
Salt Lake City, UT
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.91/hr - $17.91/hr
0+ years expThe University of Utah's Department of Emergency Medicine is looking for a motivated Hourly Research Assistant to support ongoing research projects. The role focuses on data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation, providing hands-on experience in academic research.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assist in collecting, organizing, and maintaining research data through surveys, experiments, interviews, or secondary data sources, ensuring accuracy and compliance with research protocols
Perform basic quantitative and qualitative data analysis using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Excel) under the guidance of senior researchers
Contribute to drafting, editing, and formatting research manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for conferences, journals, or internal reviews
Conduct literature searches and summarize relevant academic articles to support research projects and grant proposals
Review and edit research documents, including reports, proposals, and presentations, to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to style guidelines (e.g., APA, MLA)
Qualification
Required
1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience)
Requires little to no related experience
In pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in a science related field or equivalency of one year of experience in research and analytical techniques
Demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience
Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Basic proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R) or willingness to learn
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting and editing research documents
Familiarity with academic writing styles (e.g., APA, MLA) is a plus
Preferred
Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified timeframe
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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