Research Associate

Research Associate (O'Neal) Position Summary: In collaboration with the broader project team, the Research Associate will support the coordination and implementation of activities across multiple research and evaluation projects related to military and family readiness, including efforts such as the FFiRST Study, Measuring Family Readiness (MFR), and the Personal Financial Readiness (PFR) Evaluation. The role involves developing and implementing data collection procedures, assisting with quantitative and qualitative analyses, and contributing to reports, presentations, and other dissemination products for stakeholders and research audiences. Responsibilities Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of research and evaluation activities across multiple projects, aiding progress on project goals and deliverables. Contribute to data collection efforts, project coordination activities, and implementation of evaluation procedures. Assist with carrying out project activities in collaboration with the PI, project leadership, research staff, and graduate research assistants. Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, publications, summaries, and other dissemination materials for a variety of audiences. Assist with quantitative and qualitative analyses using statistical software programs (e.g., SPSS, Mplus) and support interpretation and communication of findings. Assist with development, organization, cleaning, and management of research datasets to support project activities and evaluation objectives. Communicate research and evaluation findings to multiple audiences. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science. Preferred: Master’s degree in the field. Experience with program evaluation, research coordination, implementation, and data analysis. Experience developing written products for a variety of audiences, including academic, professional, and community stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Advanced research knowledge and skills, adherence to relevant policies, procedures, regulations, and ethical standards. Legal Disclaimer The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Dr. Catherine O'Neal Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr