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UU Student - Research

University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer University of Utah
  3. Location Salt Lake City, UT
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Research
  6. Posted Aug 17, 2026
  7. Reference pa-207554
UU Student - Research at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Seeking a bright, motivated work-study student to assist with a variety of research studies within the Genetic Epidemiology Program.

As a research assistant in the Genetic Epidemiology Program, you will contribute to groundbreaking research focused on understanding the genetic factors leading to complex human diseases like cancer and diabetes. You will gain hands-on research experience and work alongside leading scientists, statisticians, bioinformatics experts, database administrators, laboratory technicians, and healthcare professionals.

We are understanding of your class schedule and school work and offer flexibility with hours and work schedule.

This is an excellent opportunity for student who are interested in, or majoring in:
  • Computer science
  • Pre-medicine
  • Genetics
  • Information systems
Qualifications
This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.

Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application.

Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.
  • Basic understanding of database systems/operating systems.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
  • An interest in the life sciences, computer science, or genetic epidemiology is helpful, but not required
Apply on University of Utah's site You apply directly with the employer.