Research Associate II

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of research experience required.

• A valid driver's license and HOC travel within the state of Arkansas is required.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing research program evaluation protocols. This will include both qualitative and quantitative design and analysis. Most of the work in this position will contribute to the qualitative study of research questions.

• Work on multiple projects and programs related to early childhood development and early childhood education. Strong knowledge of the research setting, methods of outcome measurement, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data will be required.

• Lead qualitative data collection, such as focus groups, and configure data

• collection surveys. This position will give input to project timelines, strategies for content development, and processes for execution of deliverables.

• Assist faculty in grant and contract report writing to report project milestones and outcomes evaluation. Strong knowledge of both scholarly and plain language writing is necessary to adapt reports to various audiences; these reports will include technical writing, narrative description, and data visualization to present the findings in meaningful ways.

• Ensure compliance within the division of UAMS policies and procedures.

• Complete data collection for various projects. This may be qualitative or quantitative data collection. The methods may require on-site work in the field or remote/virtual work with stakeholder groups.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.