Job Information
University of Utah Research Associate, School of Dentistry in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date
Requisition Number PRN39616B
Job Title PS Research Associate
Working Title Research Associate, School of Dentistry
Job Grade A00
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday- Friday, hours may vary due to lab needs.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $75,000-125,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
The research lab of Dr. Brenda Heaton seeks a RESEARCH ASSOCIATE with experience in epidemiology, survey research methodology, health disparities research, data collection and analysis, and scientific writing to join our team. The Heaton Lab is located at the School of Dentistry and the Department of Population Health Sciences in the School of Medicine at the University of Utah. As a member of Dr. Heaton’s lab, the successful candidate will be well-positioned to contribute to the study of oral health equity through research that investigates the social, economic, and political drivers of dental care access, utilization, and quality, including large-scale studies designed to investigate the relationship between oral health and overall health and well-being.
As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, andPROMISE standardsof the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Duties will include engagement in study design, data procurement, management and analysis, manuscript preparation, and general project management activities associated with the above. It is also expected that the successful candidate will be interested in and capable of contributing to the scientific mentoring or others. Additionally, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will commit a portion of their time to the School of Dentistry Office of Research, led by Dr. Heaton in her role as Associate Dean of Research. Duties in the Office of Research will include helping to expand the scope and impact of oral health research in the School of Dentistry and across the University of Utah.
The preferred candidate will have a PhD degree and academic research experience in epidemiology, health services research, public health, or a related health science discipline. They will be expected to work with a high degree of scientific creativity and independence. They will also work closely with a dynamic and growing team of staff, trainees, and collaborators to support ongoing studies and research development activities at the School of Dentistry.
As a member of the Heaton lab and the Office of Research, the successful candidate will:
Manage, analyze, and interpret clinical and survey data for ongoing studies in population oral health
Engage in survey design, development, and deployment for new initiatives
Contribute to analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data
Create figures for publications and grants
Help prepare manuscripts and grant proposals
Collaborate with other lab members, Office of Research staff, and faculty as a member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional team.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
PhD or Masters degree with track record of scientific publication and academic productivity
Research and teaching experience in population health, epidemiology, or public health research
Quantitative analysis skills including SAS , STATA and/or R
Qualitative analysis experience
Familiarity with RedCap and Epic
Data and database management experience
Experience with survey design and analysis
Type Benefited Staff
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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