Computational Data Analytics Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/19/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17381N
Job Title
PS UU Student - Research
Working Title
PS UU Student - Research
Career Progression Track
SJ
Track Level
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
Yes
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
01624 - KORENBERG RESEARCH
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$15 Hour
Close Date
08/26/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This will be a temporary work-study position for eligible students with FWS funding, supporting administrative and technical operations related to human subjects research with a strong emphasis on computational data organization, microscopy image management, and research productivity. The role assists faculty and Principal Investigators in organizing, curating, and preparing large-scale microscopy image datasets that form the foundation of multiple manuscripts in progress. The individual in this role will work closely with faculty to help transform years of accumulated research data - including thousands of microscopy images - into organized, analyzable datasets that support the completion of approximately 25 scholarly papers. This position is ideal for a student with an engineering or computer science background who is interested in applying computational skills to real-world human biology and medical research questions and is eager to learn the biological context behind the data.
May be included in paper authorship depending on contribution to work.
Work will include subject identification across molecular databases.
Responsibilities
Research Data & Image Management

1. Organize, catalog, and curate large microscopy image datasets stored on servers and external hard drives.
2. Classify images by year, subject, study, and experimental parameters to ensure traceability and usability.
3. Maintain structured data organization systems that support long-term research use and manuscript preparation.
4. Assist in organizing image series that represent years of experimental work, recognizing each image as part of a larger scientific narrative.

Computational & Database Support

1. Enter, manage, and maintain research-related data in electronic databases.
2. Apply computational thinking and basic data processing methods to improve data accessibility and workflow efficiency.
3. Support faculty and research staff in preparing datasets for analysis, visualization, and publication.

Research Operations Support

1. Assist Study Coordinators and Clinical Research Coordinators with execution of study-related tasks as needed.
2. Communicate regularly with Coordinators and Principal Investigators regarding progress on assigned data and organizational tasks.
3. Organize and prepare study-related equipment and supplies, including data storage devices and image transfer materials.

Regulatory & Study Support (as applicable)

1. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of regulatory documents and IRB submissions.
2. Organize study documentation and support pre-study, monitoring, and investigator meetings.
3. May assist with scheduling subject visits, determining visit windows from protocols, and sending visit reminders.

Data Quality & Reporting

1. Organize and prepare research data for analysis and manuscript development.
2. Assist with accurate data entry from source documents or medical records into electronic systems.
3. Support reporting and tracking of study data elements as directed by the research team.

Learning & Collaboration

1. Engage in hands-on learning of human biology concepts relevant to the research data.
2. Participate in investigator and staff meetings to understand study goals, timelines, and scientific context.
3. Work collaboratively with faculty, research staff, and student mentors to meet defined project milestones.

Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferences
Preferred background in Applied Math and Computer Science; experience in the industry doing analytical work and optimizing algorithms.
Lab experience analyzing DTI/DSI brain tractography in DS vs Normals. Analyzing 7 intercellular databases (DNA Methylation, RNA-seq, miRNA, Protein, Phosphoprotein, Lipids, Metabolism) both separately and together for DS vs normals. Experience in developing, with very high precision, a model that predicts certain diseases from these 7 intercellular databases + cognitive & imaging data.
Experience with the use and development of AI approaches to data organization and analysis.
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.
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