Research Assistant/App Dev

Research Assistant/App Dev

Job Summary

Our research team, co-led by Drs. Yelena Wu and Tammy Stump at Huntsman Cancer Institute and by Dr. Jason Wiese at the School of Computing, is hiring a part-time App Developer Research Assistant to support the delivery and evaluation of a skin cancer prevention Android smartphone application. The App Developer will monitor and update a previously developed sun protection application. Job duties will involve communication with original app developers and updating code as needed to address bugs or add features. They will also be responsible for documenting any changes to the application. Secondary responsibilities may include analytic or logistic support on related projects.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.


In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Research Assistant/Analyst responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:• Refine code of pre-existing mobile health app• Adjust code based on bugs as needed• Documenting activities and outcomes in appropriate databases• Compiling reports summarizing study progress• Attending team meetings to discuss progress, successes, and challenges• Participating in ongoing training to maintain fidelity to protocols and other research required training• Other duties as assigned

Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Social or Behavioral Science, Liberal Arts, or a field related to the area of research, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); one year of experience in research and analytical techniques; demonstrated statistical and quantitative analysis experience; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required..

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

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Requisition Number: PRN15501N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01552 - HCI Yelena Wu Research Program
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 12.02 to 21.00
Close Date: 2/28/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/177135


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