Research Fellow - Research Administration - Full Time

Research Assistant I
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.
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
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
The UAMS College of Public Health is seeking a full-time (100% FTE) Research Assistant I to work on several research projects, including grant-funded research projects focused on reducing tobacco and nicotine exposure among children and families. The Research Assistant I will assist the Principal Investigator/Project Leader on all aspects of the project, including participant recruitment, participant screening and enrollment, participant retention, data collection and cleaning, and community outreach. The Research Assistant I will report to the Principal Investigator/Project Leader. The candidate must be willing and available to travel to rural counties and have access to their own transportation.
Bachelor's degree in psychology, health sciences, public health, or related fields plus one (1) year of research experience required.
Must have a valid driver's license and a car for transportation.
Use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
creative; Knowledge of tobacco prevention and control is a bonus.
Prior experience in working on surveys or focus groups/qualitative interviews preferred.
Working on psychology, public health, or health-related projects.
Experience in assisting with IRB applications and reporting and/or CLARA.
Experience in conducting or analyzing qualitative data
Participate in research involving human subjects.
and the coordination and collection of qualitative (focus groups or interviews), quantitative (surveys), and potentially biospecimen/biological samples (saliva, hair) data.
Assist with the analysis, handling, storage, and shipping of qualitative, quantitative, and biospecimen data.
keep track of, monitor, enter, and summarize study data in REDCap and other databases; Proactively communicate with the Principal Investigator/ Project Leader on study progress; synthesize data and work with the team to write reports; assist with outreach and communication to partners; Assist with the development of professional presentations, peer-reviewed manuscripts, protocols for training and research studies, and assist with submitting, updating, and reporting IRB applications for human subjects research.
Obtain informed consent/assent and assist with conducting focus groups/ interviews, note-taking, survey dissemination and administration, development of assessments and interventions, and collection, storage, and shipment of biological samples. Data collection will occur across the state, including rural areas.
Participate in regular project meetings and trainings, provide updates on progress, and communicate regularly with the study team on recruitment and data collection progress.
Work with the study team to develop and implement secure systems for assuring the quality, confidentiality, and safety of the data, and work with the data manager to maintain appropriate study logs, records, and databases.
Work with the Investigator Team to develop regular reports of study progress and preliminary data.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
No Background Check Required
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). 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:
Frequent Physical Activity:
Occasional Physical Activity: