Research Associate

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, and the Personal Financial Readiness Evaluation. This individual will contribute to a variety of research activities, including supporting the development and implementation of 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 to assist with progress on project goals and deliverables across multiple projects. Contribute to data collection efforts, project coordination activities, research planning, and implementation of evaluation procedures. Assist with carrying out project activities in collaboration with the larger research team, including the PI, project leadership, research staff, and graduate research assistants. Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, publications, summaries, and other dissemination materials intended for a variety of audiences, including program stakeholders and the broader research community. Assist with quantitative and qualitative analyses using statistical software programs (e.g., SPSS, Mplus) and support interpretation and communication of findings through collaborative report development processes. Assist with the development, organization, cleaning, and management of research datasets to support project activities and evaluation objectives. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field of science. Preferred Qualifications Preference for a master's degree in the field. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Support research and evaluation activities across multiple projects by assisting with the planning, coordination, implementation, and completion of project tasks related to the development of new knowledge, applied research findings, and program evaluation efforts. 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. Physical Demands Utilization of fine motor and oral communication skills. EEO Policy Statement 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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (View email address on click.appcast.io). #J-18808-Ljbffr