Research Associate
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on418, Winchester Street, Murray, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84107, United States
About the Team
The Division of Epidemiology within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah is dedicated to advancing health through rigorous research. The team operates within the Trajectories of Resilience, Communities, and Health (TORCH) Lab, which is situated on both the University of Utah campus and the Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs campus.
About the Role
This Research Associate position serves as a vital link in understanding the musculoskeletal sequelae resulting from military exposures, sports, and recreation, including traumatic brain injuries. The role is designed to evaluate musculoskeletal and orthopaedic clinical programs while supporting the broader mission of health systems research.
You will work both independently and collaboratively to assist researchers in epidemiology, policy, and program evaluation. The position offers a dynamic day-to-day environment where you will manage research projects from inception to completion. Your work will involve designing studies, managing complex datasets, and conducting both qualitative and quantitative analyses. You will also play a key role in regulatory compliance, grant writing, and manuscript preparation, while mentoring staff and representing the University at various sites and organizations.
Work location
Work model: On-site
418, Winchester Street, Murray, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84107, United States
Murray, Utah
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleParticipate in study design development and research activities within the TORCH program
- check_circleManage data and write procedures or code using R, RStudio, and Excel
- check_circleConstruct methods for data collection using interviews, focus groups, and surveys
- check_circleExamine large-scale secondary datasets and review patient charts to verify information
- check_circleFormat data for statistical analysis and conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses
- check_circleManage research projects from start to finish including overseeing IRB regulatory responsibilities
- check_circleWrite project reports, research proposals, grants, and manuscripts
- check_circleTrain and mentor staff in data collection and analytic methods
- check_circleEmploy descriptive statistics and advanced analytic methods including regression and causal inference
- check_circleCoordinate research projects at various sites and act as a University representative
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A Research Associate at University of Utah - Employment is responsible for the following: Participate in study design development and research activities within the TORCH program; Manage data and write procedures or code using R, RStudio, and Excel; Construct methods for data collection using interviews, focus groups, and surveys; and Examine large-scale secondary datasets and review patient charts to verify information.
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Research Associate at University of Utah - Employment is based in 418, Winchester Street, Murray, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84107, United States. This is a on-site role.
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University of Utah - Employment has listed this Research Associate role as on-site.
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