[Remote] Hourly Research Assistants

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. University of Utah is seeking an hourly Research Assistant to support research on psychedelic-assisted therapies and mental health. The role involves participant recruitment, conducting interviews, data management, and supporting research documentation.


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)

Skills

  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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

Company Overview

  • The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. It was founded in 1850, and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, ut, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://utah.edu.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • University of Utah has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 28 in 2026, 215 in 2025, 189 in 2024, 201 in 2023, 175 in 2022, 156 in 2021, 174 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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