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UU Student - Research
Salt Lake City, UT
Reqid: PRN17524N
Job Category: Nonexempt
Job Type: Part Time
Job Shift: Day
Details
Open Date 10/12/2026
Requisition Number PRN17524N
Job Title UU Student - Research
Working Title UU Student - Research
Career Progression Track SJ
Track Level
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 10
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
The research assistant may arrange article-screening hours around their schedule while maintaining progress on the scoping review. The research assistant will be expected to attend one virtual meeting each week to discuss progress.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 01657 - CSW TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $20.00/hr
Close Date 12/31/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Dr. Elizabeth Siantz is looking to hire a UU Student – Research (Job code 0672) to support a research project examining adaptations to the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program through a scoping review of published literature.
Responsibilities
Job Duties:
- The research assistant will support a scoping review of adaptations to the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. This will involve reading article titles, abstracts, and some article full text and then applying inclusion and exclusion criteria to understand whether a research article belongs in our study.
Compensation
This position is expected to work up to 10 hours per week from October 2026 through May 1, 2027, at a rate of $20.00 per hour. Applicants must be eligible for employment and remain an active University of Utah student throughout the employment period.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, health sciences, or a related field and current enrollment in an MSW or related graduate program.
Completed coursework in research methods
Experience reading and analyzing academic peer-reviewed literature
Ability to identify and extract information from peer-reviewed literature
Ability to apply standardized inclusion/exclusion criteria and data-extraction procedures consistently.
Understanding of behavioral health and social work, health equity
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team
Ability to meet deadlines
Graduate level research experience is preferred
Familiarity with scoping review methods
Experience with literature screening and/or data extraction
Strong interest in research
Familiarity with chronic disease self-management literature
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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 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 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 and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .
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