Research Associate II - Wyoming Institute for Disabilities

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide research services by independently designing and conducting a wide range of experiments, recording data, and preparing documentation requiring expertise in the application and adaptation of numerous research techniques and procedures.
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