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    Hourly Research Assistant - Salt Lake City, United States - University of Utah

    University of Utah
    University of Utah Salt Lake City, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Open Date 12/20/2023 Requisition Number PRN14428N Job Title Hourly Research Assistant Working Title Hourly Research Assistant Job Grade B FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary Is this a work study job? No VP Area Academic Affairs Department C-MIIND Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 17.

    00/Hour Close Date Job Summary


    The Center on Mindfulness and Integrative Health Intervention Development (C-MIIND) is looking for a strong candidate who is interested in being a member of a research team dedicated to doing their part in solving today's opioid and chronic pain epidemics.

    This available position is for an Hourly Research Assistant who will work on research studies of mindfulness and mind-body therapies for chronic pain and opioid misuse.

    The research assistant will be responsible for the conduct of clinical studies, neuroscience, and quantitative sensory testing research.

    The research assistant will recruit, enroll, and assess patients with multiple comorbidities, including chronic pain, mental health disorders, and substance use disorders.

    This position is open to both University of Utah students and non-students.


    The Center on Mindfulness and Integrative Health Intervention Development (C-MIIND) was established in May 2017 at the University of Utah with the following mission: to develop, test, optimize, and disseminate mindfulness and other integrative health interventions by translating discoveries from basic biobehavioral science into solutions for health and society.

    C-MIIND's research efforts target complex, comorbid chronic health and mental health problems (chronic pain, opioid misuse, obesity, depression, addiction, etc.) that have not yet been solved by traditional medical approaches.

    Responsibilities


    • Recruits participants via phone calls and in-person recruiting
    • Explains and obtains informed consent, medical history and demographics
    • Conducts research assessments, which include structured assessments of psychological symptoms, cognitive tasks, and neuroscience measures
    • Processes, cleans, and enters data into study databases
    • Maintains study databases
    • Follow-up contacts with research participants to help retain them in the studies and prevent study attrition.
    • Maintain contact with IRB and prepare and submit IRB documents as needed.
    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.


    Seldom:
    Bending, reaching overhead.

    Minimum Qualifications Preferences

    Psychology, neuroscience, or pre-med major; human subjects experience; neuroscience experience

    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 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 or or University Human Resource Management at 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.


    The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.

    The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

    The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

    Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.


    To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA).

    More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

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    They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah.

    A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

    Posting Specific Questions

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    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents


    • Cover Letter
    • Resume
    Optional Documents


    • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-21- Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call
    • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call after submission
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