Research Assistant I

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Assistant I provides research data management and analysis in the Department of Family and Preventative Medicine’s Research and Evaluation Division. The position supports organization, quality management, and basic analysis of research data across grants and research projects. This is a hybrid work position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• At least one year of social science research, data analytics, and/or statistical evaluation experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data processing, and desktop publishing software.
• Expertise in a statistical programming language.
• Working understanding of multiple databases, including SQL, Excel, SPSS, and SAS.
• Experience building REDCap database projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist project and grant investigators with evaluation deliverables for externally funded research projects.
• Maintain and manage new and existing project and research databases, following established quality-control protocols.
• Create data-collection surveys, ensure data quality and accuracy, oversee data entry, and develop reports for the Project Director and Evaluator.
• Use REDCap, SAS, and SPSS for data cleaning, aggregation, and validation.
• Identify issues and opportunities to improve data management and reporting, using critical thinking and problem-solving to ensure consistent delivery.
• Use statistical software to perform basic statistical analyses on research datasets, independently and as part of a team under departmental faculty or evaluation supervisor supervision.
• Contribute to analysis evaluating research interventions.
• Analyze collected project data and prepare outcome reporting, including reports for the Project Director, Evaluator, database contractors, and project funder.
• Advise the principal investigator about project data problems and resolutions.
• Perform general office duties for the principal investigator, including compiling data and preparing reports for conference presentations.
• Collect field data when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents for undergraduate study.
• Retirement contribution match of up to 10% 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 the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level