Research Associate
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 12, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
04/11/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38215B
Job Title
Research Associate
Working Title
Research Associate
Job Grade
A00
FLSA Code
Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00995 - Pharmacotherapy Outcome Resctr
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
DOE
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Develops research projects and grant proposals. Is responsible for scientific design, conduct and interpretation, presenting results and publishing manuscripts.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required
· An advanced degree in health (PhD, MD, PharmD) and at least 2 years of research experience in the healthcare field
· Excellent skills in written and verbal communication.
· Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Preferred
· Experience with writing and submitting federal grants to the National Institutes of Health and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
· More than 10 peer-review publications in high quality medical-related journals.
· Experience with medication adverse event reporting systems throughout the world
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. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Essential Functions
· Develops scientific research projects and may act as a co-principal investigator.
· Researches and stays current with project related scientific literature.
· Sets up new methods to accomplish scientific objectives.
· Identifies and implements creative solutions to overcome problems.
· Organizes, interprets data, and derives study conclusions.
· Manages and trains research staff to achieve research goals.
· Collaborates with internal and external investigators on multiple research projects ensuring scientific significance and feasibility.
· Summarizes results of observational, evaluation and clinical studies in the form of scientific abstracts and manuscripts.
· Serves as a resource to provide scientific information needed for various initiatives.
· Contributes to teaching activities by preparing and presenting educational seminars.
· Assists with grant preparation by researching background, significance, and planning statistics.
· May attend national conferences and presents results of studies or evaluations.
· This position may be involved with problems requiring modifications of scientific methods. This position is required to efficiently manage research projects, research coordinators and associates and work with research team leadership to develop strategies.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to:
Carl Asche, PhD, MBA
Executive Director, Department of Pharmacotherapy
University of Utah College of Pharmacy
30 South 2000 East, 4th floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
carl.asche@pharm.utah.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 4/17/2024.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
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.
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: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. 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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
04/11/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38215B
Job Title
Research Associate
Working Title
Research Associate
Job Grade
A00
FLSA Code
Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00995 - Pharmacotherapy Outcome Resctr
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
DOE
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Develops research projects and grant proposals. Is responsible for scientific design, conduct and interpretation, presenting results and publishing manuscripts.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required
· An advanced degree in health (PhD, MD, PharmD) and at least 2 years of research experience in the healthcare field
· Excellent skills in written and verbal communication.
· Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Preferred
· Experience with writing and submitting federal grants to the National Institutes of Health and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
· More than 10 peer-review publications in high quality medical-related journals.
· Experience with medication adverse event reporting systems throughout the world
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. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Essential Functions
· Develops scientific research projects and may act as a co-principal investigator.
· Researches and stays current with project related scientific literature.
· Sets up new methods to accomplish scientific objectives.
· Identifies and implements creative solutions to overcome problems.
· Organizes, interprets data, and derives study conclusions.
· Manages and trains research staff to achieve research goals.
· Collaborates with internal and external investigators on multiple research projects ensuring scientific significance and feasibility.
· Summarizes results of observational, evaluation and clinical studies in the form of scientific abstracts and manuscripts.
· Serves as a resource to provide scientific information needed for various initiatives.
· Contributes to teaching activities by preparing and presenting educational seminars.
· Assists with grant preparation by researching background, significance, and planning statistics.
· May attend national conferences and presents results of studies or evaluations.
· This position may be involved with problems requiring modifications of scientific methods. This position is required to efficiently manage research projects, research coordinators and associates and work with research team leadership to develop strategies.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to:
Carl Asche, PhD, MBA
Executive Director, Department of Pharmacotherapy
University of Utah College of Pharmacy
30 South 2000 East, 4th floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
carl.asche@pharm.utah.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 4/17/2024.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
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.
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: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. 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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Curriculum Vitae
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