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UU Student - Research

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Open Date 03/07/2024
Requisition Number PRN14613N
Job Title UU Student - Research
Working Title Undergraduate Research Assistant
Job Grade SJ
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
Hybrid – Remote/In-person
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area President
Department 01491 - Assoc. VP Research Integrity
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 20.00
Close Date
Job Summary
We are looking to hire an undergraduate research assistant at the University of Utah. This position is a paid position working 10 hours per week on an NSF grant-funded project. The overall purpose of this three-year project is to ensure expanded access to high quality research ethics training for faculty and students. We are developing a statewide network that will create and offer open access and customizable responsible and ethical conduct of research (RECR) and mentoring training. The research assistants hired for this project will be responsible for the following activities and will work closely with the research team to ensure project success:
  • Catalogue the research ethics trainings that are available at institutions along the Intermountain West.
  • Conduct a scoping review of the literature about factors that are most effective for inclusive and equitable approaches to RECR and mentoring training in the STEM research fields.
  • Assist in the creation of RECR and mentoring training modules.
  • Assist in developing evaluation strategies for training and training materials.
  • Develop mechanisms to recruit undergraduate students from higher education institutions in Utah to participate in the RECR and mentoring training activities.
  • Assist in the creation and launching of two symposia, one in the northern Utah and one in the southern Utah, that stimulate information sharing and evaluation of the trainings developed through this project.
For more information, please contact Dr. Jesse Morris at jesse.morris@utah.edu. To apply please submit your resume, a writing sample (<500 words), and a brief statement (<500 words) about why you are interested in working on this project. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and applications received before April 1 are guaranteed full consideration.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must be an enrolled student at the University of Utah

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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 (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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you a current University of Utah student?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Writing Sample 1
Optional Documents
  1. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  2. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission