Hourly Research Assistant

Hourly Research Assistant

Job Summary

The Department of Health and Kinesiology is seeking a motivated
Research Assistant to support research studies involving collegiate
student-athletes. The Research Assistant will assist with study
recruitment, participant communication, data collection and
management, and other study-related activities under the direction
of the principal investigator and research team.

This position is well suited to an undergraduate or early-career
trainee interested in sports medicine, health behavior, or related
areas. The successful candidate will be organized, professional,
comfortable communicating with diverse groups, and interested in
supporting ethical, participant-centered research with
student-athlete populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and retention of student-athlete

research participants using IRB-approved procedures.

• Support participant communication, scheduling, and study visits

or assessments, as applicable.

• Assist with data entry, data cleaning, organization of study

materials, and maintenance of secure research records.

• Help prepare study materials, recruitment materials,

presentations, and reports.

• Participate in research team meetings and complete required

research, privacy, and human-subjects training.

• Perform other research-related duties as assigned.

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.

Research Assistant, II : Requires at least 1 year
of related experience.

Research Assistant, III: Requires 3+ years of
related experience.

Preferences

• Interest in exercise physiology, sports medicine, or

student-athlete health.

• Experience participating in collegiate athletics, working with

athletes, or engaging with student-athlete communities.

• Experience with participant-facing communication, mentoring,

public speaking, or scientific communication.

• Familiarity with the culture, schedules, and demands of

collegiate student-athletes.

The ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Current enrollment in, or completion of, an undergraduate

degree program in health sciences, exercise science, or a related
field.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organization, attention to detail, reliability,

and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow research

protocols.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN17570N

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Work Schedule Summary:

Department: 00196 - Health & Kinesiology

Location: Other

Pay Rate Range: up to $20.00/hr DOE

Close Date: 11/24/2026

Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211703

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