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About The Position

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. School of Family Life Research Assistant (Temporary Part-Time) Dr. Jeremy Yorgason in the School of Family Life is seeking a part-time staff research assistant to work with him for a few months. This temporary position will end no later than August 21, 2026 and hourly wage is fixed at $15.50.

Requirements

  • A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
  • Some college experience
  • Work experience under Dr. Jeremy Yorgason

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

  • Work with actigraphy watches and nutrition coding in Dr. Jeremy Yorgason's research lab
  • Train new student research assistants to take over data collection process

Benefits

  • 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

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Part-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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