PS Research Associate

PS Research Associate

Job Summary

The Behavioral Sleep Medicine Laboratory (P.I. Kelly Baron, PhD,
MPH) seeks a full-time research staff member to support ongoing studies examining sleep in menopause, healthy aging, and community-engaged research. The research staff member will work with a collaborative team conducting outpatient research in English and Spanish. Activities include participant screening and scheduling, data collection, retention, and support for day-to-day study operations. No overnight work is required; however, approximately 3–4 evening assessment sessions per month may be needed.

Our laboratory conducts research designed to improve health through sleep and circadian rhythms. We value an inclusive research environment, strong community partnerships, and work that advances health equity. This position offers hands-on experience across a range of behavioral sleep medicine and public health studies, from mechanistic to community-engaged research.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the study team to meet participant recruitment,

screening, and retention goals.

• Schedule and conduct study screening and assessments.
• Maintain accurate study records and comply with ethical standards

for research involving human participants.

• Support research activities in Spanish and English, as

appropriate.

• Assist with additional study activities as delegated by the

principal investigator and project director.

• Have opportunities to contribute to scientific abstracts and

manuscripts.

• Completes other activities as delegated by the PI and the project

director.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, or current training toward a bachelor's or master's degree, in a health-related field such as psychology, public health, nursing, social work, kinesiology, nutrition, counseling, or a related discipline

Preferences

Bachelor's degree, or current training toward a bachelor's or master's degree, in a health-related field such as psychology, public health, nursing, social work, kinesiology, nutrition, counseling, or a related discipline. Applicants should have strong communication and organizational skills and some research experience, including research completed in college or volunteer settings. Spanish-speaking ability is preferred but not required.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46741B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: This position requires full-time in-office presence for up to six months, or longer depending on the successful completion of the probationary period. Afterward, possible hybrid after successful probation. Some evenings or weekend hours will be needed to accommodate participant schedules and recruitment opportunities.

Department: 00958 - FMPH Administration

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $53,690 DOQ

Close Date: 01/10/2027

Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211902

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