Details
Open Date 09/13/2023
Requisition Number PRN36295B
Job Title PS Research Associate
Working Title PS Study Coordinator (Sleep & Public Health, Spanish position)
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
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. The position is mostly in-office. Occasional evenings and weekends as needed for the project.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00958 - DFPM-Administration
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 40000 to 50000 DOQ
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
The Behavioral Sleep Medicine Laboratory ( STITCH ) (P.I. Kelly Baron, PhD, MPH ) is recruiting a full-time research staff member to join our passionate team to work with us to conduct research focusing on sleep/circadian rhythms, aging, and metabolism together with Latinx communities. Our goals are to enhance community partnerships, improve health equity and inclusion in research by conducting our studies in both English and Spanish and increasing outreach to Latinx communities in Utah and beyond. The position entails lead study activities Spanish and English, including screening and scheduling participants, data collection, participant retention, training and supervision of research assistants. All studies are outpatient (no overnights).
The start date is immediate; the position will remain open until filled. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits, opportunities to learn and grow. The team has a commitment to an inclusive environment and values community partnerships and research focused on promoting health equity. You will be working in a thriving, collaborative research environment that conducts research with the goal of improving health through improving sleep and circadian rhythms
Responsibilities
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Bachelor’s or master’s degree or training in a health-related field (e.g., nursing, social work, psychology, kinesiology, nutrition, counseling etc.), effective communication skills. Candidates who are native Spanish speakers are preferred.
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.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
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.
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801-581-8365
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