What are the responsibilities and job description for the Qualitative Researcher position at University of Utah School of Medicine?
Company Description
The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah is recognized for excellence in education, groundbreaking research, and clinical expertise. With more than 1,000 esteemed faculty members and 22 clinical and basic-science departments, the school is the primary training ground for a majority of Utah’s physicians. It is renowned for interdisciplinary research in areas such as disease genetics, cancer, biomedical informatics, and infectious diseases. The institution is dedicated to preparing future healthcare leaders to thrive in the evolving landscape of medicine.
Role Description
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.
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, 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, is 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.
The individual must be legally authorized to work in the United States, either as a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), or by possessing a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD).