Research Assistant I

University of Arkansas System

. Provide research data management and analysis for grants and research projects in the Department of Family and Preventative Medicine .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in research data management and analysis, utilizing statistical software such as SAS and SPSS for data cleaning and evaluation. Proficient in creating data collection surveys and maintaining project databases while ensuring data quality and accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

REDCap Database Project BuildingStatistical Programming Language ExpertiseData Analytics ExperienceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencySocial Science Research Experience

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisStatistical EvaluationData Quality ManagementBasic Statistical AnalysesData CleaningData AggregationData ValidationSurvey CreationDatabase ManagementData Processing

Tools & Technologies

REDCapSASSPSSMicrosoft ExcelSQL

Industry Keywords

Research Data ManagementFamily and Preventative MedicineGrants ManagementProject EvaluationOutcome Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide research data management and analysis for grants and research projects in the Department of Family and Preventative Medicine
Organize and quality-manage research data and perform basic analysis
Assist project/grant investigators with evaluation deliverables in externally funded research projects
Maintain and manage project/research databases and follow quality control protocols
Create data collection surveys, ensure data quality and accuracy, oversee data entry, and develop reports
Use REDCap, SAS, and SPSS for data cleaning, aggregation, and validation
Perform basic statistical analyses using statistical software
Contribute data analysis for evaluating research interventions
Prepare outcome reports for project directors, evaluators, database contractors, and project funders
Advise the PI on project data problems and resolutions
Compile data and prepare reports for conference presentations
Perform general office duties and occasional field data collection
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field
One (1) year of social science research, data analytics, and/or statistical evaluation experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, data processing, and desktop publishing software
Expertise in a statistical programming language
Working understanding of multiple databases (SQL, Excel, SPSS, SAS)
REDCap database project building experience
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
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