Research Assistant I

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Assistant I provides research data management and analysis for the Department of Family and Preventative Medicine’s Research and Evaluation Division. This hybrid position supports data organization, quality management, and basic analysis across grants and research projects. The work may be performed independently or as part of a team under the supervision of departmental faculty or an evaluation supervisor.

The role supports evaluation deliverables for externally funded projects; manages research databases and data-quality protocols; performs basic statistical analyses; and contributes to intervention evaluation and outcome reporting. It also includes preparing reports and presentation materials, advising the principal investigator about data issues and resolutions, and performing general office duties. Field data collection may occasionally be required.

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 in executing evaluation deliverables for externally funded research projects.
• Maintain and manage new and existing project and research databases and follow 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 to clean, aggregate, and validate data.
• Identify issues and opportunities to improve data management and reporting, using problem-solving to support consistent delivery.
• Use statistical software to perform basic statistical analyses on research datasets.
• Contribute to data analysis for evaluating research interventions.
• Analyze collected project data to prepare outcome reporting.
• Develop reports for the Project Director, Evaluator, database contractors, and project funder, and advise the PI about project data problems and resolutions.
• Perform general office duties for the principal investigator, including compiling data and preparing conference presentation reports.
• 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 (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
• 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