Research Assistant I

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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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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 in psychology, health sciences, public health, or related field plus three (3) years of research experience required.

• Research experience in statistical analyses, health, public health, digital health, health sciences, computer science, and marketing research may also be considered.

• Must have a valid driver's license and car transportation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Willingness and directly learning and applying new skills.

• Commitment to excellence.

• Ability to work in a team and independently.

• Highly motivated; creative; critical thinking; resourceful and able to seek out information and answers on own.

• Responsible; high level of integrity; proactive; collaborative; and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

• Must be willing to screen and recruit participants.

• Knowledge of tobacco prevention and control is a bonus.

• Prior experience in working on surveys or focus groups/qualitative interviews is a bonus.

• Experience in developing PowerPoint and other scientific presentations is a bonus.

• Experience in assisting with IRB applications and reporting and/or CLARA.

• Experience in the use of SPSS, MPlus, SAS, R, STATA, or other statistical packages.

• Experience in the use of REDCap.

• Experience in conducting or analyzing qualitative data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.

• Experience in working on psychology, public health, or health-related projects.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Participate in research involving human subjects and secondary data analysis.

• Responsible for participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, visits, retention, and informed consent; and the coordination and collection of qualitative (interviews), quantitative (surveys, mHealth surveys), and biospecimen/biological samples (saliva) data.

• Assist with the analysis, handling, storage, and shipping of qualitative, quantitative, and biospecimen data.

• Establish and maintain accurate participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, contact, retention, and incentive records.

• Keep track of, monitor, enter, and summarize study data in REDCap and other databases.

• Proactively communicate with the Principal Investigator (PI)/ Project Leader on study progress.

• Synthesize data and work with the team to write reports.

• Assist with outreach and communication to partners.

• Complete standard paperwork on recruitment/enrollment progress.

• Assist with the development of professional presentations, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and protocols for training and research studies, and assist with submitting, updating, and reporting IRB applications for human subjects research.

• Participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, visits, and retention. Enter and maintain recruitment, screening, and participant contact records.

• Obtain informed consent and assist with conducting interviews, note-taking, survey dissemination and administration, development of assessments and interventions, and collection, storage, and shipment of biological samples.

• Participate in regular project meetings, and trainings, provide updates on progress, and communicate regularly with the study team on recruitment and data collection progress.

• Work with the study team to problem-solve issues, develop appropriate solutions, and assist the study team when needed.

• Work with the study team to develop and implement secure systems for assuring the quality, confidentiality, and safety of the data and work with the data manager to maintain appropriate study logs, records, and databases.

• Work with the team to analyze qualitative and quantitative data, write papers, and prepare presentations.

• Work with the Investigator Team to develop regular reports of study progress and preliminary data.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

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.