Hourly Research Assistants

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Open Date 08/26/2026 Requisition Number PRN46020B Job Title Hourly Research Assistants Working Title Hourly Research Assistant Career Progression Track S00 Track Level S4 - Highly Skilled, S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00196 - Health & Kinesiology Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $20 -$25 /hr - DOE Close Date 10/26/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

The Neuromechanics and Applied Locomotion Laboratory at the University of Utah is hiring a full-time Research Assistant to assist with on-going funded research examining balance and mobility, particularly in people with mild traumatic brain injuries (i.e., concussions). The candidate will have the opportunity to work on several federally-funded and foundation-funded projects with Dr. Peter Fino and collaborators. The candidate will interact on a regular basis with volunteer research subjects, physical therapists, engineers, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other faculty from various groups across campus, including Neurology, Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Psychology, and with research teams at other institutions across the country.

The ideal applicant should have experience working with human research participants, exceptional interpersonal skills, experience in clinical settings, a grasp of biomechanics, anatomy, and rehabilitation, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The position is a full-time (40 hrs/wk) position. The position will be renewable annually based on job performance and the availability of funding. The grant is expected to run until June 30, 2030.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Collects and compiles data from a variety of sources; may enter data into a PC or computer terminal.
• Statistically analyzes data to include calculating the mean, median, and standard deviation, plotting scatter grams and performing multiple regression analysis in addition to other statistical computations.
• May edit research papers, project reports, proposals and curriculum materials prior to publication or presentation.
• Prepares format for final disposition of data; maintains an internal library on project information resources and final data collected.
• May work with research personnel in the design and preparation of research projects and in recording data.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 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).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Research Assistant, II : Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Research Assistant, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Research Assistant, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Preferences

The ideal candidate will possess the following preferred qualities:

• Experience conducting human subject research and interacting with participants with impaired balance, mobility or neuromuscular control
• Ability to excel in both team and individual environments
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with biomechanical instrumentation including force plates, motion capture cameras, inertial measurement units, and electromyography
• MS in a relevant discipline, such as kinesiology, biomechanics, athletic training, physical therapy, engineering, or health science related field
• A BS in a relevant discipline, such as kinesiology, biomechanics, athletic training, physical therapy, psychology, engineering, or health science related field
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary

Please submit the following information combined into a single PDF:

1. Cover letter describing interest in the position and previous research experience

2. CV

3. Names and contact information of three references.

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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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest level of completed education?

• None

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• • How many years of related work experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more, but less than 10 years

• 10 years or more, but less than 12 years

• 12 years or more, but less than 14 years

• 14 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter