Research Associate III - Wyoming Institute for Disabilities

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

4h • 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!
Why Choose Us?
At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:
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.
At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary.
JOB PURPOSE:
Plan and design complex research project(s). Organizes, preserves, analyzes, interprets, and disseminates high quality data related to activities, operations of WIND projects and research under the direction of WIND Director of Research and Evaluation and in collaboration with WIND leadership. Coordinates a Community Research Network.
This position is grant funded and considered at-will employment.

Requirements

• Bachelors’s degree in a field related to area of research
• 3 years work-related experience
• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Attention to Detail
• Collaborate
• Formal Presentation Skills
• Independence
• Safety Awareness
• Strategic Planning
• Knowledge of: Statistical or applicable science theory and concepts related to disabilities, health systems and/or social sciences.
• Knowledge of: Data recording, data interpretation and analysis, and documentation preparation, quantitative and/or qualitative.
• Knowledge of: Grant writing expertise.
• Knowledge of: Communication and report writing theory, methods, concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of: Supervision and project management methods and techniques.
• Skills and Abilities to: Independently design and perform and/or supervise research and evaluation projects following quality controls.
• Skills and Abilities to: Collaborate with researchers.
• Skills and Abilities to: Perform literature searches.
• Skills and Abilities to: Write research reports, design and give research presentations.
• Skills and Abilities to: Supervise and train others.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a field related to area of research such as psychology, sociology, public health, other behavioral of social sciences
• 5 years work-related experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare grant applications, contracts, and related budget recommendations.
• Design, manage, and participate in all phases of research projects including researching, editing, planning, and supervising staff.
• Serve as technical consultant and coordinator of a major research project(s) by developing research objectives, determining variety and depth of control/experimental tests and procedures, and integrating diverse phases of laboratory experiments to assure optimal utilization of personnel and equipment.
• Initiate quality control procedures; revise established tolerances as necessary or desirable.
• Conduct advanced stages of experimentation that require the application of methods and procedures for which precedents may not exist.
• Provide consultation or training to the public or University community; conduct workshops.
• Research literature to define additional research needs specific to methodologies and to prepare manuscripts.

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

• Career Level: Mid Level