Post Doc Res Associate
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Bioinformatics, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Research, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Mentoring, Neuroscience, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Psychometrics, Public Health, Publications, Research Protocols, Scientific Research, Sociology, Statistics
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
12 days ago
Post Doc Res Associate
Job Summary
The de Lacy lab at the University of Utah is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary research team developing a novel psychometric instrument to assess psychological resilience in adults. This study integrates clinical, psychological, and quantitative methods and is led by Nina de Lacy (Dept. of Psychiatry) with co-investigators Brian Baucom and Rob Lubeznik-Warner (Dept. of Psychology), offering a rich mentorship environment. The position is ideal for a postdoctoral scholar interested in clinical research methods, human subjects research protocols and statistical methods with a primary focus on conducting participant study visits and performing statistical analysis. There will be opportunities for involvement in data analysis, instrument validation and publication. This postdoctoral position will be for one year with the possibility of renewal thereafter.
Time Limited: 1 year with the possibility of extension
Responsibilities
Study Implementation & Participant Interaction:
• Administer semi structured interviews and psychometric measures according to protocol during in-person and online study visits
• Ensure fidelity to study procedures and human subjects protections
• Serve as a key point of contact for participants
• Collaborate closely with faculty investigators, project administrator and staff
Research & Scientific Activities:
• Participate in ongoing discussions regarding measure development and validation
• Collaborate in data interpretation and analysis with the research team
• Contribute to manuscript and training material preparation
• Engage in IRB related activities, protocol amendments, and study documentation
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
The successful candidate will have a PhD in a field such as psychology, neuroscience, statistics, bioinformatics, public health or sociology or an MD or an MD/PhD.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN44879B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday
Department: 00868 - Psychiatry - Research
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $70,000.00
Close Date: 6/29/2026
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/200953
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