User Experience Research Assistant Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
06/09/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17133N
Job Title
Hourly Research Assistants
Working Title
Research Assistant (Work-Study)
Career Progression Track
S00
Track Level
S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
Yes
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
up to 10 hours/week
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job?
Yes
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00201 - PhysicalTher/Athletic Training
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$14/hr DOE
Close Date
09/09/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to participate in a large-scale research study aimed at helping individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain. We are looking for dedicated students to join our team and lead group classes that teach evidence-based strategies for self-managing pain.
Responsibilities
Ability to lead individuals with arthritis in a walking program, ability to lead a group, ability to communicate clearly and problem solve challenges to engagement and motivation
Minimum Qualifications
This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
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
Ability to lead individuals with arthritis in a walking program, ability to lead a group, ability to communicate clearly and problem solve challenges to engagement and motivation
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.
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