Hourly Research Assistants

Announcement

Details

Open Date

Open Date 07/14/2026

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN
17230N

Job Title

Job Title Hourly Research Assistants

Working Title

Working Title Research Engineer

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Type

Temporary?

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week up to 19 hours

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 00204 - Occupational/Recreational Therapy

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range up to $23/hr

Close Date

Close Date 10/14/2026

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

The research assistant will be trained in collecting and analyzing data in the Neural Plasticity Rehabilitation and Movement Dynamics Laboratory. The research assistant may require to work during the weekends or university holidays.
Desired

Start Date:

September 1, 2026
Anticipated Weekly

Schedule:

Flexible around class schedule
Primary

Work Location:

HPEB

• 1. Completed a bachelors degree in biomedical or electrical engineering.
• 2. Has a working knowledge of LAB View.
• 3. Well-versed in MATLAB .
• 4. Decent knowledge in signal processing and Arduino programming.
• 5. Preferable experience in other programming languages such as PYTHON , and C++ is beneficial.
• 6. Attend a weekly laboratory meeting and report to the group on progress of assigned duties.
• 7. Assist other laboratory staff in collecting biomechanics and neurophysiological data (Training provided).
• 8. Develop codes to control hardware using LAB View and analyze data using MATLAB /Python.
• 9. Handle sensitive data in a professional manner that complies with all confidentiality rules and regulations.
• 10. Communicate clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) with colleagues, other members of the research team, and Principal Investigator.
• 11. Must be able to work independently while exhibiting a level of judgment that ensures participant safety and adherence to study protocols and procedures.
• 12. Flexibility in scheduling work hours around course schedule, as rates of recruitment span and fluctuate across the calendar year.

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 Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Research Assistant, II : Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Research Assistant, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

U of U Grad students are preferred

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.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at  or  or University Human Resource Management at  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.
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