Research Associate II - Wyoming Institute for Disabilities

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!
At the University of Wyoming , we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. This position is grant funded and considered at-will employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years work-related experience
• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Attention to Detail
• Collaborate
• Formal Presentation Skills
• Independence
• Safety Awareness
• Quality Orientation

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of: Health, social, public health, statistical or applicable science theory and concepts.
• Research methodologies and procedures especially related to community-based participatory research, statistics, data management and evaluation.
• Independent research design and protocol development theory, methods, concepts, and techniques.
• Decision and problem resolution methods, concepts and techniques.
• Communication and report writing theory, methods, concepts and techniques.
• Skills and Abilities to: Independently design and perform and/or supervise research projects following quality controls.
• Develop research protocols.
• Perform literature searches.
• Analyze and interpret research data using Excel, Access, SPSS, SAS, R, MAXQDA or similar software.
• Write research reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing proposals for research grants and program evaluation contracts; conduct awarded activities.
• Prepare reports for funding agencies as prescribed in grant/contract proposals.
• Collect, clean, analyze and interpret data from research and evaluation projects.
• Create data dashboards and other visualizations using Excel, REDCap and other proprietary programs to evaluate the impact of programmatic activities.
• Research literature to define additional research needs, perform specific methodologies related to health and social sciences and assist with writing manuscripts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure community feedback is considered in research and evaluation activities.
• Travel to collect information to design, perform and present results of research, and learn new methodology.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions : The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage : Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs .
• Paid Time Off : Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver : Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs : Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

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