Job Details

Hourly Research Assistant I

Position Number: 6891320
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Emergency Medical Services

Hourly Research Assistant I

Job Summary

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Hourly Research Assistant to support ongoing research projects. This hourly position is ideal for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience in academic research, with a primary focus on data collection, linkage, and analysis; manuscript and abstract preparation; artificial intelligence. The role may also include performing various research support functions to advance the department's research objectives.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions:

Data Collection and Management: Assist in collecting, organizing, and maintaining research data through surveys, experiments, interviews, or secondary data sources, ensuring accuracy and compliance with research protocols.
Data Analysis: Perform basic quantitative and qualitative data analysis using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Excel) under the guidance of senior researchers.
Manuscript and Abstract Writing: Contribute to drafting, editing, and formatting research manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for conferences, journals, or internal reviews.
Literature Reviews: Conduct literature searches and summarize relevant academic articles to support research projects and grant proposals.
Editing and Proofreading: Review and edit research documents, including reports, proposals, and presentations, to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to style guidelines (e.g., APA, MLA).

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).
Research Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences
In pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in a science related field or equivalency of one year of experience in research and analytical techniques; demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.

Departments may require IRB CITI Course or IATA DGR training within a specified timeframe.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Basic proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R) or willingness to learn.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting and editing research documents.
Familiarity with academic writing styles (e.g., APA, MLA) is a plus.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16732N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Day hours Monday-Friday
Department: 01777 - EMERGENCY MEDICINE CONTRACTS
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $17.91
Close Date: 2/13/2026
Open Until Filled:

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