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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.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at
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Bachelor's degree in health science, social science, or related field plus one (1) year of research experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Excellent PC skills with demonstrated experience using the Microsoft Office Package (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).
Responsibilities:
.Conduct data collection in accordance with the study protocol and maintain records in an IRB-compliant system. Activities include organizing materials to conduct fidelity observations and classroom data from various community sites, and coding the data according to reliability.
The research assistant will demonstrate and maintain 95% reliability in fidelity of data coding. Flexible schedule and ability to travel required. This requires working with research staff to create data collection tools as needed. Data entry and data cleaning on various projects will be accomplished with fewer than 10% errors in work.
Coordinate study efforts, including assistance with coordinating community partners, scheduling research observations in accordance with research protocol, and monitoring progress in relation to the project timeline.
Monitor multiple participant sites and timelines to ensure fulfillment of all required deliverables.
Create promotional or educational materials with the given content for use in the project.
Provide support for community implementation efforts, including coordination with community partners.
Provide logistical support for events and trainings around the state, including identifying and arranging training/event locations and vendors.
Provide oversight of print, production, collating, and packaging of project materials.
Compiling data, preparing reports, and creating poster presentations for conferences.
Answer phones, copies, fax, filing, distribution of reports, and additional projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Information:
This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant’s background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact
askrecruitment@uams.edu
for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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.