Grad Student NoTB
Job Summary
Dr. Yitong Xin is seeking a Grad Student NoTB (job code 1632) to support the research team's studies on psychedelic-assisted therapies, substance use, and trauma-informed care. This position is not eligible for the Graduate Tuition Benefit Program.
Responsibilities
- Quantitative data analysis using R, SPSS, or similar statistical hardware
- Data management, cleaning, and quality checks for survey and longitudinal datasets
- Variable construction, scale scoring, and reliability/validity checks
- Preparation of publication-ready tables and figures
- Supporting power analyses and sample size calculations for new studies
- Drafting and editing Methods and Results sections of manuscripts
- Synthesizing literature for introduction and discussion sections
- Literature searches, article screening, and reference management using Covidence or similar tools
- Survey data extraction and processing from Qualtrics, REDCap, or similar platforms
- Supporting IRB submissions, amendments, and regulatory documentation
- Coinciding participant compensation and tracking reimbursements
- Creating research summaries, infographics, and dissemination materials
- Program coordination support (e.g., maintaining study files, meeting notes, team communications)
Minimum Qualifications
- Current enrollment as a graduate student at the University of Utah
- Master of Social Work (MSW) or College of Social Work Ph.D program
- Background or coursework in biostatistics, epidemiology, or quantitative methods
- Experience with advanced statistical methods (e.g., multivariate regression, latent class/profile analysis, structural equation modeling, factor analysis, canonical correlation analysis)
- Prior peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations
- Advance analysis in Mplus, SPSS, RFamiliarity with REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar platforms
- Coursework or clinical experience related to substance use, trauma-informed care, or mental health
- Interest in developing research skills toward academic or clinical career goals
Preferences
- Experience with Mplus
- Familiarity with REDCap, Qualtrics, or similar platforms
- Coursework or clinical experience related to substance use, trauma-informed care, or mental health
- Interest in developing research skills toward academic or clinical career goals
Special Instructions
Please Include The Following With Your Application:
- A resume
- A cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications
- One writing sample
- Three professional references with names, titles, affiliations and contact information
A review of applications will begin immediately, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Requisition Number: PRN17189N
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Work Schedule Summary
Department: 00166 - College of Social Work
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range
Close Date: 8/15/2026
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/205132
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