PS UU Student - Research

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The research assistant will be trained in collecting and analyzing data in the Clinical Voice Studies Laboratory. The research assistant may be required to work during the weekends or university holidays.

Primary Work Location: 417 Wakara Way

Ideal candidate: currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related fields.

This job 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 complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
Responsibilities
1. Conduct Screening Assessments with patients to determine eligibility status for research studies. (Training provided)
2. Coordinate research activities including creating and maintaining databases. (Training provided)
3. Attend laboratory meetings and report to the group on progress of assigned duties.
4. Assist other laboratory staff in collecting biomechanics and neurophysiological data (Training provided).
5. Handle sensitive data in a professional manner that complies with all confidentiality rules and regulations.
6. Communicate clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) with colleagues, other members of the research team, and Principal Investigator.
7. Must be able to work independently while exhibiting a level of judgment that ensures participant safety and adherence to study protocols and procedures.
8. Flexibility in scheduling work hours around course schedule, as rates of recruitment span and fluctuate across the calendar year.

This job 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 complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to 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.

Ideal candidate: currently pursuing a graduate degree in the College of Health or health related fields.

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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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 Univer