Job Details

Research Associate

Position Number: 7056647
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Associate

Job Summary

The goal of the Research Associate is to carry out first-rate research while promoting and facilitating collaborative studies in epidemiology, outcomes research, and biomedical informatics among researchers within the University of Utah and its affiliates. The successful candidate will design and develop major research activities such as defining requirements, designing studies, and setting up new methods to accomplish scientific objectives.

Responsibilities

Direct collaborative projects within the University of Utah and other centers and partner institutions.
Lead research activities and collaborate with investigators throughout entire research process, from grant applications to design through results interpretation and manuscript preparation.
Oversee the delivery of data management and clinical research informatics services.
Coordinate, integrate and utilize applications and databases.
Interface with programmers, informaticians, epidemiologists and clinician investigators within the group to support research and operational projects.
Identify and implement creative solutions to overcome problems.
Organize, interpret data and derive study conclusions.
Other research and operational functions as requested.

Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications:

PharmD or MS or PhD in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, or related discipline.
Ability to independently conduct research activities with mentoring from a faculty member.
Proficient in multiple technologies (computer languages, databases, workflow, standards).
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferences

Experience in managing biomedical or health informatics projects.
Experience in data retrieval, cleaning, validation using SQL.
Experience in quantitative and methodological analysis - preferably in electronic health record data (or similar).
Demonstrated ability to lead a research and development team.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16918N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: Employees must reside in the state of Utah but might have the opportunity to work a hybrid (in-office and remote) work schedule. Possible consideration of a request for a fully remote work schedule, subject to approval and change.
Department: 00952 - Division of Epidemiology
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 25,000 to 37,500
Close Date: 4/10/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/199512