Research Associate II

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Closing Date:
11/14/2026
Type of Position:
Researchers
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

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- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family

- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)

- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS

- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

- Career Training and Educational Opportunities

- Merchant Discounts

- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:
COM | DFPM Community Research Group C
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Summary of Job Duties:
**This is a hybrid work position**

The Research Associate II position will report to the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine (DFPM), Research and Evaluation Division Assistant Director. The Community Research Associate will assist in executing grant deliverables by managing evaluation protocols and data collection methods and systems for multiple community research projects and grants. The Research Associate should be knowledgeable in the quantitative methods and the project subject area. They will facilitate the organized execution of project deliverables and evaluation methods used to determine outcomes of research. This position will be responsible for measuring activity effectiveness and assisting faculty with results dissemination. The candidate should be experienced in social science research. This position will be responsible for key deliverables and measuring activity effectiveness.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a social science field such as social work, education, or psychology, or a related field, plus five (5) years of experience in community research, social science research, early childhood development, including project management, policy work, or program administration experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Power BI, and REDCap database design.

- Must have a strong understanding of social science evaluation methods and data collection.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Responsibilities:

- Responsible for implementing research program evaluation protocols. This will include quantitative design and analysis.

- Work on multiple projects and programs related to early childhood development, vulnerable populations, secondary data analyses, and other community research.

- Create project timelines, strategies for data collection, write protocols and operational procedures for data quality management, and set processes for execution of deliverables. Strong knowledge of social science research settings, methods of outcome measurement, and analysis of data will be required.

- Give input to project timelines, strategies for content development, and processes for execution of deliverables.

- Assist faculty in grant and contract outcomes reporting, which may include report writing to report project milestones and outcomes evaluation.

- Responsible for the successful accomplishment of project outcomes following the established protocol. Strong knowledge of both scholarly and plain language writing is necessary to adapt reports to various audiences; these reports will include technical writing, narrative description, and data visualization to present the findings in meaningful ways.

- Ensure compliance with the division of UAMS policies and procedures.

- Contribute to the overall work of the Research and Evaluation division to further research and support the division.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:

Curriculum Vitae, Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu  for any recruiting related questions.

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting
Frequent Physical Activity:
Driving
Occasional Physical Activity:
Talking
Benefits Eligible:
Yes