About the role
Why Work at BYU
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”
Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.
Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Research Assistant
This temporary Research Assistant role is a hands-on, graduate-level research opportunity to help bring a high-impact breast cancer screening adherence study to completion. The position focuses on synthesizing evidence, generating publishable findings, and translating research into meaningful public health insights. This role is ideal for a recent MPH graduate who is motivated, detail-oriented, with experience in healthcare research, and is eager to enhance their research portfolio while contributing to an important area of cancer prevention and population health.
What you’ll do in this position:
- Literature Review: Conduct database searches (e.g., PubMed, Scopus) and identify relevant studies on breast cancer screening adherence.
- Study Screening: Review titles, abstracts, and full-text articles using established inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- Study Selection Verification: Collaborate with the research team to confirm study eligibility and ensure consistency in selection decisions.
- Data Extraction: Extract and record study data, outcomes, and key findings using standardized tools and protocols.
- Data Management: Organize, tabulate, and maintain research data, documentation, and study records to support transparency and reproducibility.
- Data Analysis & Synthesis: Assist with qualitative and quantitative analysis, including summarizing findings and interpreting results within a public health context.
- Manuscript Development: Contribute to drafting, editing, and preparing manuscripts in accordance with academic and journal standards.
- Publication Support: Assist with journal submission, manuscript revisions, and responses to peer-review feedback.
- Research Collaboration: Participate in project meetings, provide progress updates, coordinate with team members, and support ethical conduct of research activities.
What qualifies you for this role:
Required
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- Master’s degree (MPH) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, or a closely related field.
- At least 2 years in public health or healthcare research (university research project, internship, or research-focused coursework) that includes literature review or data analysis
Preferred
- 2+ years of academic or professional research experience, especially experience contributing to a systematic literature review, scoping review, or meta-analysis in a public health or healthcare context.
- Experience with cancer prevention or screening adherence research is a plus.
- Experience preparing scientific manuscripts (e.g., co-authorship on a journal article or thesis project) or handling research data independently are highly desirable.
Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026
Required Documentation:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
What we offer in return:
This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA pass
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Pay Grade: 46
Typical Starting Pay: $16.50 to $21.25 an hour
Required Documents:
All Staff positions require a resume.
Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!
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