Research Associate

University of Utah, United States

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Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: FullTime

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Open Date 02/16/2024
Requisition Number PRN37733B
Job Title Research Associate
Working Title Research Associate
Job Grade A00
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
M-F 9-5
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00251 - Physical Med & Rehab - Oper
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range Commensurate with experience
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The University of Utah School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is inviting applications for a Research Associate position. We are specifically seeking applicants with interest and experience in stroke rehabilitation to help grow our research program in quality of life post-stroke. We will consider applicants with a PhD degree in any related field. This individual will participate primarily as a collaborator on stroke rehabilitation research teams, though other collaborations may be possible. It is expected that this individual will be active in contributing to project development and execution, dissemination efforts (publications and presentations), and grant application submissions. Strong writing skills are necessary, and prior experience with dissemination and grantsmanship are highly desired.
Position Available: Research Associate in PMR; full-time (12-month) position starting September 1, 2023.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfil all associated requirements. We protect our patients, co-workers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exceptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Additional questions may be addressed to: [email protected]
Additional Info
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty, and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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.
The university of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected Veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office if Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for disability or if you or someone you know has experiences discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Direct/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
[email protected]
Responsibilities
Develops research projects; assists in grant writing, scientific design, study conduct and data interpretation, abstract and manuscript writing and submission, in collaboration with the PM&R quality of life post-stroke research team.
Essential functions
· Background experience or knowledge of stroke, stroke rehabilitation, quality of life, or ability to quickly learn and become fluent in the field
· Abstract writing (co-authoring), editing, formatting and submission, and presenting at conferences
· Manuscript reading, writing (co-authoring), editing, formatting and submission
· Understanding of research design, methods (both quantitative and qualitative preferred), and basic analysis
· Collaborate with the statistical analysis group
· Database management, query, analysis, including internal databases (REDCap)
· Work with other departments and entities to help drive projects forward
· Perform literature reviews – searches, summarization, distillation
· Citation management using associated software (e.g., EndNote)
· Assist with continual searching out and securing external funding sources
· Assist with writing and submitting grant proposals to internal and external federal and foundation funding sources to support projects
· Develop study protocols
· Regulatory management, including IRB, conflict of interest, and annual reports
· Collaborate with financial research manager for budgets
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Minimum Qualifications

Preference: PhD in scientific discipline or health- related field from an accredited institution is required. Applicants must have good scientific writing skills and should demonstrate experience in research dissemination and external funding.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300.
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 from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Online reports may be submitted at [email protected]
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * Do you have a PhD in a scientific discipline or health-related field?
    • Yes
    • No

    • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
  • Resume
  • List of References
    • Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

    • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

     


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