PS Research Associate

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Open Date 11/11/2026 Requisition Number PRN46741B Job Title PS Research Associate Working Title PS Research Associate Career Progression Track A00 Track Level FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

This position requires full-time in-office presence for up to six months, or longer depending on the successful completion of the probationary period. Afterward, possible hybrid after successful probation. Some evenings or weekend hours will be needed to accommodate participant schedules and recruitment opportunities.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00958 - FMPH Administration Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $53,690 DOQ Close Date 01/10/2027 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

The Behavioral Sleep Medicine Laboratory (P.I. Kelly Baron, PhD, MPH) seeks a full-time research staff member to support ongoing studies examining sleep in menopause, healthy aging, and community-engaged research. The research staff member will work with a collaborative team conducting outpatient research in English and Spanish. Activities include participant screening and scheduling, data collection, retention, and support for day-to-day study operations. No overnight work is required; however, approximately 3-4 evening assessment sessions per month may be needed.

Our laboratory conducts research designed to improve health through sleep and circadian rhythms. We value an inclusive research environment, strong community partnerships, and work that advances health equity. This position offers hands-on experience across a range of behavioral sleep medicine and public health studies, from mechanistic to community-engaged research.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the study team to meet participant recruitment, screening, and retention goals.
• Schedule and conduct study screening and assessments.
• Maintain accurate study records and comply with ethical standards for research involving human participants.
• Support research activities in Spanish and English, as appropriate.
• Assist with additional study activities as delegated by the principal investigator and project director.
• Have opportunities to contribute to scientific abstracts and manuscripts.
• Completes other activities as delegated by the PI and the project director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, or current training toward a bachelor's or master's degree, in a health-related field such as psychology, public health, nursing, social work, kinesiology, nutrition, counseling, or a related discipline

Preferences

Bachelor's degree, or current training toward a bachelor's or master's degree, in a health-related field such as psychology, public health, nursing, social work, kinesiology, nutrition, counseling, or a related discipline. Applicants should have strong communication and organizational skills and some research experience, including research completed in college or volunteer settings. Spanish-speaking ability is preferred but not required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of research experience do you have?

• No experience

• Less than 6 months

• 6 months or more, but less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more

• • What is you level of Spanish language fluency in the both verbal and written communications?

• Fluent

• Advanced

• Moderate

• Intermediate

• Beginner

• None

• • Why are you leaving your current job?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter