PS UU Student - Research -Study

Details

Open Date: 02/13/2026

Requisition Number: PRN
16776N

Job Title:

PS UU Student - Research

Working Title:

PS UU Student - Research Work-Study

Career Progression Track: SJ

FLSA Code:
Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code:
Yes

Type:
Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary:
No

Standard Hours per Week: 15 to 19

Full Time or Part Time:
Part Time

Shift: Day

Is this a work study job:
Yes

VP Area: U of U Health - Academics

Department: 01720 - PHS - HEALTH SYS INNO & RSRCH

Location:

Campus

City:
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment:
External Posting

Pay Rate Range:
Not specified

Close Date: 05/17/2026

We are looking for a bilingual work study student to join the Department of Population Health Sciences as a motivated and detail-oriented research assistant! This role involves recruitment of women in a mammography setting, conducted in both English and Spanish. You’ll also collaborate with our dynamic team on various projects related to Population Health, such as mammography screening and heart disease.

The Department of Population Health Sciences is dedicated to fostering a collaborative, empathetic, and respectful environment. Our active Workforce Engagement Committee ensures a dynamic learning atmosphere that nurtures intellectual curiosity and personal growth, enabling individuals to thrive and collectively achieve excellence. Through our research, education, and community engagement activities, we promote patient-centered health care and the delivery of evidence-based health innovations that improve population health and reduce health disparities within our community.

Through high impact research, we strive to contribute to a world where all individuals—regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation—have the opportunity to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health. The department is highly interdisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative, and we seek people who will thrive in this environment.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in both Spanish and English.
• Patient-sensitive position; CDC immunization standards required.
• Passion for health sciences, whether clinical or research-focused.
• Self-starter, organized, and good with time management. Willing to learn new skills.

• Supporting and learning about all parts of a research lab, including patient recruitment and follow-up (virtually or in-person if needed), submitting and maintaining IRBs, management of study participants on REDCap, conducting literature reviews, and grant submissions. Trainings will be provided as needed (e.g., REDCap, IRB submissions).
• Collaborating with a research lab on multiple projects.
• Analyze data under the guidance of the principal investigator.
• Other administrative tasks as needed.
• Our team aims to meet 1-2 times month for teamwork and socialization. All other work is primarily remote.
• Snack and drink area for people on site.

Mandatory on-campus or healthcare facility presence.

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.

Ideal for students aiming for medical/graduate school or a career in health sciences.

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’ 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…