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

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

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

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.

• 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 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 apply.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. All patient-sensitive employees must 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 jiginh.edu with a brief statement of interest and availability.

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