Research Data Analysts
Listed on 2026-01-06
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Research/Development
Data Scientist, Clinical Research
Track Level P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type
Temporary?
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 19
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job?
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department
Department 00870 - Ophthalmology-Research
Location
Location Campus
City
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range
Pay Rate Range $21.00 - $28.00
Close Date
Close Date 01/25/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Research Data Analyst
Assist with organizing and analyzing research data, ensuring accuracy and integrity. Perform data entry and prepare basic visualizations and reports using software such as Excel or Tableau. Support team efforts by maintaining datasets, performing quality checks, and documenting processes. Collaborate with senior analysts to learn and implement statistical methods for research projects.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Lead under the guidance of the PI, qualitative data collection activities, including semi-structured interviews and focus groups, with the assistance of an undergraduate research assistant and research volunteers
- Lead coding and analysis of qualitative data under the guidance of the PI
- Contribute to the preparation and submission of grants and Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and amendments to ensure ethical conduct of qualitative research studies.
- Participate in other tasks needed to support research projects that align with individual interests and strengths.
- Prepare and contribute to scientific presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts for conferences and peer-reviewed publications
- Support participant study enrollment and informed consent processes.
- Knowledge in vision screening to detect eye disorders such as amblyopia, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy, as well as general ophthalmology or optometric clinical care practices, a plus (but not required).
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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
- Research Data Analyst I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
- Research Data Analyst II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
- Research Data Analyst III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
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.
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