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**Open Date** 11/25/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN16564N

**Job Title** Research Data Analysts

**Working Title** Research Data Analyst

**Career Progression Track** P00

**Track Level** P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro

**FLSA Code** Administrative

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student

**Temporary?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 19

**Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

**Is this a work study job?** No

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

**Department** 00870 - Ophthalmology-Research

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $21.00 - $28.00

**Close Date** 01/25/2026

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

Job Summary

Research Data Analyst

Assist with organizing and analyzing research data, ensuring accuracy and integrity. Perform data entry and prepare basic visualizations and reports using software such as Excel or Tableau. Support team efforts by maintaining datasets, performing quality checks, and documenting processes. Collaborate with senior analysts to learn and implement statistical methods for research projects.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

+ Lead under the guidance of the PI, qualitative data collection activities, including semi-structured interviews and focus groups, with the assistance of an undergraduate research assistant and research volunteers

+ Lead coding and analysis of qualitative data under the guidance of the PI

+ Contribute to the preparation and submission of grants and Institutional Review Board ( IRB ) applications and amendments to ensure ethical conduct of qualitative research studies.

+ Participate in other tasks needed to support research projects that align with individual interests and strengths.

+ Prepare and contribute to scientific presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts for conferences and peer-reviewed publications

+ Support participant study enrollment and informed consent processes.

+ Support qualitative data management using platforms such as REDCap.

+ Knowledge in vision screening to detect eye disorders such as amblyopia, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy, as well as general ophthalmology or optometric clinical care practices, a plus (but not required).

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 Data Analyst I:** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

**Research Data Analyst II:** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

**Research Data Analyst III :** Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

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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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education._

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