Conducts advanced analyses of qualitative and quantitative data and interprets results; participates in study design; survey development and deployment; writes research proposals, grants and manuscripts; and works to broaden research within the associated program or department.
Responsibilities
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Essential Functions
- Oversees/conducts statistical analyses, employing methods of descriptive statistics, sample comparisons, regression analysis, survival analysis, mixed effect models and multivariate analysis.
- Assists with study design development and other research as needed within the program or department.
- Formats data for statistical analysis.
- Manages data statistical packages ( SAS , R, STATA ) and writes procedures in applicable program.
- Makes recommendations to respective Principal Investigator (P.I.) as to preferable methods of analysis and research formats for proposed projects.
- Participates in the writing of research proposals, grants, and manuscripts; assists in the preparation of manuscripts and presentation materials.
- Engages in data entry, data cleaning, database management, and creation of analytic datasets.
- May devise methods and procedures for collecting data.
- May travel to a variety of sites within and outside the University to coordinate research projects
- May prepare and maintain regulatory documents associated with studies.
- Will collaborate with other research personnel and may supervise junior research staff.
Problem Solving In collaboration with the PI, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating research while working with all levels and variety of staff internally and externally to the University. They must employ expertise to determine the appropriate research formats and methods of analysis necessary to attain research objectives. In collaboration with the PI, this individual is responsible for decisions related to a specific research project including the development of survey methodologies.
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Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); plus four years related research experience, and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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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 (*).
- * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- * Please indicate the number of years of professional research experience that you have:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
- 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more
- * Do you have a Master's degree in a related field?
Required Documents Resume
Optional Documents Cover LetterAddendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submissionAppropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169 University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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