What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Development Associate position at University of Utah Health Research?
Details
Open Date 04/09/2026
Requisition Number PRN44695B
Job Title Research Development Associate
Working Title Research Development Associate
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01450 - Dermatology Clinical Group
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $43,000-$69,000, depending on experience and job level
Close Date 07/08/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah seeks a Research Development Associate to support and expand its clinical, translational, and population health research portfolio. This role partners closely with faculty, clinical investigators, and departmental leadership to strengthen research infrastructure, enhance competitiveness for external funding, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration across the health sciences. The position contributes to a growing and dynamic research environment spanning clinical trials, outcomes research, and basic science. This position may be filled at the Research Development Associate I or II level, depending on qualifications and experience, with the Associate II demonstrating greater independence, leadership, and strategic impact.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P58451
Grade: P12
Research Development Associate, II
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) 2 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P58452
Grade: P14
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 Development Associate, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Research Development Associate, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Open Date 04/09/2026
Requisition Number PRN44695B
Job Title Research Development Associate
Working Title Research Development Associate
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 01450 - Dermatology Clinical Group
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $43,000-$69,000, depending on experience and job level
Close Date 07/08/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah seeks a Research Development Associate to support and expand its clinical, translational, and population health research portfolio. This role partners closely with faculty, clinical investigators, and departmental leadership to strengthen research infrastructure, enhance competitiveness for external funding, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration across the health sciences. The position contributes to a growing and dynamic research environment spanning clinical trials, outcomes research, and basic science. This position may be filled at the Research Development Associate I or II level, depending on qualifications and experience, with the Associate II demonstrating greater independence, leadership, and strategic impact.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Vice Chair of Research and departmental leadership to develop and implement dermatology-focused research infrastructure and strategic initiatives
- Administer and track pilot grant programs and other internal funding mechanisms supporting clinical, translational, and outcomes research
- Develop and manage databases to track research metrics, including publications, grants, clinical trials, and other scholarly outputs
- Collect, analyze, and synthesize research data to produce reports on departmental research performance, growth, and impact
- Identify emerging research priorities in dermatology and related fields by working closely with faculty, clinicians, and principal investigators
- Coordinate resources and tools to promote collaboration across dermatology subspecialties (e.g., medical dermatology, dermatopathology, procedural dermatology) and with other departments
- Provide strategic guidance and support on proposal development and manuscript development, including editing, reviewing, formatting, and drafting non-technical components
- Coordinate pre-submission peer review processes to improve proposal quality and competitiveness
- Disseminate funding opportunities relevant to dermatology research, including federal, foundation, and industry sources
- Organize and support research seminars, visiting speaker programs, and interdisciplinary events to build a vibrant dermatology research community
- Support clinical research operations by providing study coordination assistance to faculty and research teams, as appropriate
- Engage with industry partners, foundations, and other external collaborators to support dermatology research initiatives and partnerships
- Proactively identify new funding opportunities and partnership pathways to expand the department’s research mission
- Provide administrative support to the Vice Chair of Research
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P58451
Grade: P12
Research Development Associate, II
Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) 2 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P58452
Grade: P14
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 Development Associate, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Research Development Associate, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Salary : $43,000 - $69,000