Research Assistant I

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Closing Date:

11/14/2026

Type of Position:

Researchers

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.

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Department:

COM | DFPM Community Research Group C

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

**This is a hybrid work position**

The Research Assistant I position will provide research data management and analysis in the Department of Family and Preventative Medicine (DFPM). This position will be responsible for the organization, quality management, and basic analysis of research data on various grants and research projects with the Research and Evaluation Division.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field, plus one (1) year of social science research, data analytics, and/or statistical evaluation experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, data processing, and desktop publishing software.
• Expertise in a statistical programming language is required, along with a working understanding of multiple databases (SQL, Excel, SPSS, SAS).
• REDCap database project building experience is required.

Responsibilities:

• Assist project/grant investigator(s) in executing evaluation deliverables in externally funded research projects. 
• Maintain and manage new and existing project/research databases and follow established quality control protocols. This will include creating data collection surveys, ensuring data quality and accuracy, overseeing data entry, and developing reports for the Project Director and Evaluator. REDCap, SAS, and SPSS will be used for data cleaning, aggregation, and validation.  The position requires critical thinking to proactively identify issues and opportunities to enhance data management and reporting through high-level problem solving to ensure consistent delivery. 
• Use statistical software to perform basic statistical analyses for datasets of research data.  This work may be done independently and as part of a team under the supervision of departmental faculty or evaluation supervisor. Contribution to data analysis for the purpose of evaluating the research intervention will be a routine duty. 
• Provide analysis of collected project data in order to prepare outcome reporting. This will include developing reports for the Project Director, Evaluator, database contractors, and the project funder and advising the PI regarding project data problems and resolutions. 
• Perform general office duties for the principal investigator, including compiling data and preparing reports to be used in presentations for conferences. Field data collection may be required at times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Curriculum Vitae, Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

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. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Frequent Physical Activity:

Driving

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes