Details
Open Date 04/29/2026
Requisition Number PRN44879B
Job Title PS Post Doc Res Assoc
Working Title Post Doc Res Associate
Career Progression Track A00
Track Level
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00868 - Psychiatry - Research
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $70,000.00
Close Date 06/29/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The de Lacy lab at the University of Utah is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary research team developing a novel psychometric instrument to assess psychological resilience in adults. This study integrates clinical, psychological, and quantitative methods and is led by Nina de Lacy (Dept. of Psychiatry) with co-investigators Brian Baucom and Rob Lubeznik-Warner (Dept. of Psychology), offering a rich mentorship environment. The position is ideal for a postdoctoral scholar interested in clinical research methods, human subjects research protocols and statistical methods with a primary focus on conducting participant study visits and performing statistical analysis. There will be opportunities for involvement in data analysis, instrument validation and publication. This postdoctoral position will be for one year with the possibility of renewal thereafter.
Time Limited: 1 year with the possibility of extension
Responsibilities
Study Implementation & Participant Interaction:
Administer semi structured interviews and psychometric measures according to protocol during in-person and online study visits
Ensure fidelity to study procedures and human subjects protections
Serve as a key point of contact for participants
Collaborate closely with faculty investigators, project administrator and staff
Research & Scientific Activities:
Participate in ongoing discussions regarding measure development and validation
Collaborate in data interpretation and analysis with the research team
Contribute to manuscript and training material preparation
Engage in IRB related activities, protocol amendments, and study documentation
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
The successful candidate will have a PhD in a field such as psychology, neuroscience, statistics, bioinformatics, public health or sociology or an MD or an MD/PhD.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
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