UU Student - Research Assistant; WS

Open Date 01/05/2026

Requisition Number PRN
16657N

Job Title PS UU Student - Research

Working Title UU Student - Research Assistant (WS)

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 to $20.00/hr DOE

Close Date 03/05/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Dr. Agudemu Borjigin, Assistant Professor, is seeking one AuD student to assist with research in his Cochlear Implant Research Lab. This position will involve a variety of administrative and research support tasks, including but not limited to:

• Scheduling and coordinating research participants

• Testing research participants with cochlear implants or typical hearing

• Placing purchasing orders

• Maintaining lab documents such as IRB , lab protocols, etc.

This is an hourly, need-based position, and you must be eligible for Work-Study . The role offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in research administration, laboratory operations, and patient testing.

This position will involve a variety of administrative and research support tasks, including but not limited to:

• Scheduling and coordinating research participants

• Testing research participants with cochlear implants or typical hearing

• Placing purchasing orders

• Maintaining lab documents such as IRB , lab protocols, etc.

This is an hourly, need-based position, and you must be eligible for Work-Study . The role offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in research administration, laboratory operations, and patient testing.

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.

Interested candidates should apply online with a resume AND contact Dr. Agudemu Borjigin at agudemu.borjiginh.edu with a brief statement of interest and availability.

Interested candidates should apply online with a resume AND contact Dr. Agudemu Borjigin at agudemu.borjiginh.edu with a brief statement of interest and availability.

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  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

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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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’…