PS Research Study Coordinator

Open Date 07/29/2026

Requisition Number PRN
45798B

Job Title PS Research Associate

Working Title PS Research Study Coordinator

Career Progression Track A00

Track Level

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary This position requires full-time in-office presence for up to six months, or longer depending on the successful completion of the probationary period. Afterward, possible hybrid after successful probation. Some evenings or weekend hours will be needed to accommodate participant schedules and recruitment opportunities.

VP Area U of U Health
- Academics

Department 00958 - FMPH Administration

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $55,000 DOQ

Close Date 09/29/2026

The Behavioral Sleep Medicine Laboratory (P.I. Kelly Baron, PhD, MPH ) is recruiting a full-time research staff member to join our passionate team to work with us on ongoing projects of sleep, cardiometabolic disease and aging in diverse populations. The position entails working with the team to lead the research project, including screening and scheduling participants, coordinating data collection, participant retention, training and supervision of undergraduate research assistants.

All studies are outpatient (no overnights) but there will be evening hours needed to conduct assessments (approximately 4-6 per month). Studies range from mechanistic to community engaged research on sleep and health and are conducted in Spanish and English.

• Leads the team in the conduct of the research study, including regulatory ( IRB ) and supports the PI in collecting information for NIH reports.
• Collaborates with the study team to meet goals for participant recruitment and screening.
• Schedules and conducts study assessments, including administration of questionnaires. and cognitive assessments, sleep measurement equipment set up and download.
• Complies with ethical standards for research involving human subjects.
• Completes other activities as delegated by the PI and the project director.
• Opportunities to contribute to scientific manuscripts and abstracts.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree or training in a health-related field (e.g., nursing, social work, psychology, kinesiology, nutrition, counseling etc.).
• Effective communication skills.
• At least 2 years of research experience.
• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Type Benefited Staff

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 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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