Hourly Research Assistants at University of Utah Health Research

Details

Open Date 12/22/2025

Requisition Number PRN16636N

Job Title Hourly Research Assistants

Working Title Hourly Research Assistants

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 3-5

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

2 days a week for 2 hours

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00879 - Radiology Research

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 11.00

Close Date 12/28/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Hourly Research Assistant

The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences has an opportunity for an hourly Research Assistant. Research in Radiology advances medical imaging technologies and therapies that range from modeling and image processing algorithms to new clinical applications.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant works with the Radiology and Imaging Sciences Faculty Investigators and other Department research personnel on studies aligning with academic studies and experience in the areas of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science and other technologies. The Research Assistant plays a critical role in the conduct of the studies they support. The position is dynamic in that it involves working with multiple projects, lab functions, imaging development, testing and completion of associated tasks in accordance with lab protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Research Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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.

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801-581-8365

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