Job Details

Hourly Research Assistants

Position Number: 7117712
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Hourly Research Assistants

Job Summary

Dr. Yitong Xin is looking to hire an hourly Research Assistant to support the research team's growing portfolio of studies on psychedelic-assisted therapies, substance use, and trauma-informed care. This position will be primarily supporting a newly grant-funded project on psychedelic research and mental health.

We welcome dedicated candidates who are genuinely interested in psychedelic clinical research and harm reduction, value hands-on research experience, and are motivated toward their academic or professional goals.

This position is not eligible for the Graduate Tuition Benefit Program.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities

Participant recruitment, screening, and enrollment
Scheduling and coordinating virtual research interviews
Conducting virtual research interviews under supervision
Supporting informed consent procedures for remote participants
Administering surveys via Qualtrics, REDCap, or similar platforms
Transcript handling, de-identification, and organization
Data entry, cleaning, and quality checks
Coordinating participant compensation and tracking reimbursements
Supporting IRB submissions, amendments, and regulatory documentation
Literature searches, article screening, and reference management for ongoing projects
Creating research summaries, infographics, and social media content for study dissemination
Program coordination support (e.g., maintaining study files, meeting notes, team communications)

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 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.
Research Assistant, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Preferences

Current undergraduate, graduate, or post-baccalaureate status, or equivalent experience
Genuine interest in psychedelic clinical research, substance use, and/or harm reduction
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Clear and responsive written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting
Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential research materials
Prior research experience (e.g., participant recruitment, interviews, surveys)
Coursework or clinical experience related to substance use, trauma-informed care, or mental health
Familiarity with REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar survey platforms
Experience with qualitative transcript handling or data analysis software (e.g., NVivo)
Interest in developing research skills toward academic or clinical career goals

Special Instructions
Interested applicants should include a short paragraph cover letter expressing interest in the position, along with a resume and a writing sample.

Requisition Number: PRN16987N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: The position will be up to 10 hours per week, May through December 2026, with renewal possible based on performance. This position is remote friendly. For applicants residing outside of Utah, additional approvals will be required before hiring can be finalized.
Department: 01657 - CSW TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: Up to $20.00 per hour
Close Date: 5/31/2026
Open Until Filled:

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