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Open Date 05/06/2026 Requisition Number PRN17039N Job Title PS UU Student - Research Working Title Research Assistant (Work-Study) Career Progression Track SJ Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week up to 10 hours/week Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Is this a work study job? Yes VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00199 - Communication Sci & Disorders Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range Up tp $20/hr DOE Close Date 08/06/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary
The research assistant will be trained in collecting and analyzing data in the Clinical Voice Studies Laboratory. The research assistant may be required to work during the weekends or university holidays.
Primary Work Location: 417 Wakara Way
Ideal candidate: currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related fields.
Responsibilities
This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
Responsibilities
Conduct Screening Assessments with patients to determine eligibility status for research studies. (Training provided)
Coordinate research activities including creating and maintaining databases. (Training provided)
Attend laboratory meetings and report to the group on progress of assigned duties.
Assist other laboratory staff in collecting biomechanics and neurophysiological data (Training provided).
Handle sensitive data in a professional manner that complies with all confidentiality rules and regulations.
Communicate clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) with colleagues, other members of the research team, and Principal Investigator.
Must be able to work independently while exhibiting a level of judgment that ensures participant safety and adherence to study protocols and procedures.
Flexibility in scheduling work hours around course schedule, as rates of recruitment span and fluctuate across the calendar year.
Minimum Qualifications
This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
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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Ideal candidate: currently pursuing a graduate degree in the College of Health or health related fields.
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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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