Research Associate II

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Associate II is a hybrid position in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine’s Research and Evaluation Division at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Reporting to the Research and Evaluation Division Assistant Director, the Community Research Associate supports grant deliverables across multiple community research projects by managing evaluation protocols, data collection methods, and systems. The role applies quantitative methods and social science research knowledge to organize project deliverables and evaluate research outcomes. It also measures activity effectiveness and assists faculty with disseminating results.

The position focuses on research and programs related to early childhood development, vulnerable populations, secondary data analyses, and other community research. The associate develops project timelines, data collection strategies, protocols, and operational procedures for data quality management; supports grant and contract outcome reporting; and prepares technical and plain-language reports, including narrative descriptions and data visualizations. The role also ensures compliance with division policies and procedures, contributes to the work of the Research and Evaluation Division, and performs other duties as assigned. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a social science field such as social work, education, or psychology, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in community research, social science research, or early childhood development, including project management, policy work, or program administration experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Power BI, and REDCap database design.
• Strong understanding of social science evaluation methods and data collection.
• Knowledge of quantitative methods and the relevant project subject area.
• Experience in social science research.
• Strong scholarly and plain-language writing skills, including technical writing, narrative description, and data visualization.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a social sciences field, preferably early childhood or psychological research.
• Certificate of training in a related area such as evaluations, data management, or statistics.

Responsibilities

• Implement research program evaluation protocols, including quantitative design and analysis.
• Work on multiple projects and programs related to early childhood development, vulnerable populations, secondary data analyses, and other community research.
• Develop project timelines and data collection strategies; write protocols and operational procedures for data quality management; and establish processes for executing deliverables.
• Provide input on project timelines, content development strategies, and processes for executing deliverables.
• Assist faculty with grant and contract outcome reporting, including writing reports on project milestones and evaluation outcomes.
• Support successful completion of project outcomes in accordance with established protocols.
• Prepare technical and plain-language reports, narrative descriptions, and data visualizations to communicate findings to different audiences.
• Ensure compliance with Research and Evaluation Division policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the overall work of the Research and Evaluation Division.
• 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 contributions 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: Mid Level