Post Doc Research Specialist

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, at david.curtish.edu , or Su Shin, Co-Evaluator, atsu.shinh.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.

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