Job Details

Grad Student NoTB

Position Number: 7310457
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Grad Student NoTB

Job Summary

Dr. Yitong Xin is looking to hire a Grad Student NoTB (job code 1632) to support the research team's growing portfolio of studies on psychedelic-assisted therapies, substance use, and trauma-informed care. This position will primarily support quantitative data analysis and scientific writing for projects on psychedelic research and mental health. 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
Coordinating 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

Preferences

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, R
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:

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