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Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84101, USA
Listed on 2026-08-14
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University of Utah
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-08-14
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Announcement
Details
Open Date 08/11/2026
Requisition Number PRN
45885B Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc Working Title Post Doc Research Specialist Career Progression Track A00 Track Level FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
Monday - Friday
VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00136 - Family and Consumer Studies Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $75,000 to $85,000 Close Date 11/03/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Department of Family & Consumer Studies at the University of Utah invites applications for a full-time Research Associate to support the completion of a large-scale evaluation of Utah's Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program. This is a full-time, grant-funded position with an anticipated duration of 12-18 months, with a flexible start date beginning as early as September 2026.
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary evaluation team and play a leading role in completing the final stages of the RESEA impact evaluation. The position is particularly well suited for individuals with strong quantitative research skills and prior experience in program evaluation.
Please direct any questions about this position to David Curtis, Lead Evaluator, tish.edu, or Su Shin, Co-Evaluator, nh.edu
* Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Responsibilities
The Research Associate will work closely with the principal investigators and will be responsible for:
* Conducting statistical analyses using large administrative datasets
* Preparing analytic datasets and documenting data management procedures
* Developing statistical code and producing tables, figures, and technical appendices
* Contributing substantially to the preparation of the RESEA Final Evaluation Report, including drafting technical sections and revising report chapters
* Collaborating with investigators to ensure timely completion of project milestones
* Participating in project meetings and communicating progress to the research team
Although opportunities for scholarly publications may arise, the primary responsibility of this position is the completion of high-quality evaluation reports.
Minimum Qualifications
* Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Statistics, Evaluation, or another closely related social science discipline
* Strong quantitative data analysis skills
* Experience analyzing large administrative or longitudinal datasets
* Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata, R, or SAS
* Excellent written communication skills, particularly technical writing
* Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while working collaboratively within a research team
Preferences
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas:
* Program evaluation
* Impact evaluation or randomized controlled trials
* Labor economics or workforce development programs
* Analysis of government administrative records
* Preparation of technical reports for government agencies or research sponsors
Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information
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.
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