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**Open Date** 07/28/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42646B

**Job Title** Research Dev Associate III

**Working Title** Research Dev Associate III

**Job Grade** G

**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

Employees must reside in the state of Utah but might have the opportunity to work a hybrid (in-office and remote) work schedule.

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00952 - Division of Epidemiology

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 60,700 to 109,649

**Close Date** 10/28/2025

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

Job Summary

The research lab of Dr. Corrine Voils, housed within the Division of Epidemiology within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah, invites applications for a scientist to join a large and growing research program focused on behavioral interventions for weight management. Dr. Voils’ research program involves collaborations with universities and VA medical centers across the United States, with multiple studies funded by the NIH and VA. The selected candidate will identify research problems, design research studies, write grant proposals, participate in research dissemination initiatives, provide one-on-one training and research mentorship to research staff and students, and prepare research results for presentation to professional organizations, and submitting manuscripts for publication.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with faculty and administrators to pro-actively identify funding opportunities aligned with academic research areas.

2. Write and edit clear, compelling, and technically accurate proposals, letters of intent, narratives, and supporting documents for grant submissions.

3. Coordinate the grant application process, including pre-submission peer reviews proposal drafts, timelines, and submission requirements.

4. Assist with post-award reporting and communications to funding agencies as needed.

5. Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.

6. Stay up to date on trends and best practices in grant writing, academic funding, and compliance.

7. Develop templates and maintain a library of successful proposals and standard language for common information (e.g., facilities, mission, etc.).

8. Contribute significantly to writing manuscripts and abstracts and presenting research results at local, regional and national scientific meetings.

9. Participate in or lead weekly team meetings.

10. Spearhead strategic research initiatives by acting as a key partner to form strategic direction and guide initiatives.

This job description 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.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree **or** Bachelor’s degree + four years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

+ PhD in social science, public health, or related field.

**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/

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