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Grad Student NoTB
University of UtahSalt Lake City, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jul 2026
About the role
Details
Open Date
07/06/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17189N
Job Title
Grad Student NoTB
Working Title
Grad Student NoTB
Career Progression Track
A00
Track Level
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
10
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00166 - College of Social Work
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
Close Date
08/15/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Dr. Yitong Xin is looking to hire a Grad Student NoTB (job code 1632) to support the research team’s growing portfolio of studies on psychedelic-assisted therapies, substance use, and trauma-informed care. This position will primarily support quantitative data analysis and scientific writing for projects on psychedelic research and mental health. This position is not eligible for the Graduate Tuition Benefit Program.
Responsibilities
- Quantitative data analysis using R, SPSS, or similar statistical hardware
- Data management, cleaning, and quality checks for survey and longitudinal datasets
- Variable construction, scale scoring, and reliability/validity checks
- Preparation of publication-ready tables and figures
- Supporting power analyses and sample size calculations for new studies
- Drafting and editing Methods and Results sections of manuscripts
- Synthesizing literature for introduction and discussion sections
- Literature searches, article screening, and reference management using Covidence or similar tools
- Survey data extraction and processing from Qualtrics, REDCap, or similar platforms
- Supporting IRB submissions, amendments, and regulatory documentation
- Coordinating participant compensation and tracking reimbursements
- Creating research summaries, infographics, and dissemination materials
- Program coordination support (e.g., maintaining study files, meeting notes, team communications)
- Current enrollment as a graduate student at the University of Utah
- Master of Social Work (MSW) or College of Social Work Ph.D program
- Background or coursework in biostatistics, epidemiology, or quantitative methods
- Experience with advanced statistical methods (e.g., multivariate regression, latent class/profile analysis, structural equation modeling, factor analysis, canonical correlation analysis)
- Prior peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations
- Advance analysis in Mplus, SPSS, R
- Familiarity with REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar platforms
- Coursework or clinical experience related to substance use, trauma-informed care, or mental health
- Interest in developing research skills toward academic or clinical career goals
Please include the following with your application:
- Resume
- A cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications
- One writing sample
- Three professional references with names, titles, affiliations and contact information
A review of applications will begin immediately, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled
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 (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 University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabi
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 disabi
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