Research Assistant I, II, III

University of Arkansas System

. Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple federally funded research projects related to community violence prevention and health disparities .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing federally funded research projects, including data collection, analysis, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in developing training materials and facilitating communication among diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Research Project ManagementData Collection and AnalysisREDCap ProficiencyGrant WritingCommunity Engagement

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Hard Skills

Quantitative Data AnalysisQualitative Data AnalysisResearch DesignData ManagementSurvey AdministrationStatistical ReportingIRB ProtocolsProcess ImprovementTraining Material DevelopmentCommunity Violence Prevention Research

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsDetail-OrientedProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationHighly Organized

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelUAMS IRB Regulatory SystemsWorkdayTask Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's LicenseProof of Legal Authority to Work in the United States

Industry Keywords

Health DisparitiesCommunity HealthHealth EquityTrauma-Related ResearchFirearm Violence Prevention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple federally funded research projects related to community violence prevention and health disparities
Assist principal investigators with recruitment, retention, data collection, management, analytics, research design, grant writing, and dissemination
Schedule and facilitate investigator and research staff meetings; prepare agendas and minutes
Develop study documents, training materials, standard operating procedures, and process improvement strategies
Coordinate recruitment, participant communication, data collection, intervention implementation, and intervention fidelity monitoring
Monitor study activities, timelines, milestones, goals, metrics, and action items
Maintain project logs, records, databases, inventory, and study deliverables in REDCap and other systems
Serve as liaison and point of contact between UAMS, principal investigators, community partners, vendors, and external partners
Assist with quantitative and qualitative data gathering, entry, cleaning, monitoring, coding, interpretation, and analysis
Administer surveys, interviews, and focus groups; develop and refine data collection instruments
Prepare narrative reports, graphs, tables, charts, study reports, grant proposals, publications, presentations, and training materials
Present findings at scientific and community meetings and workshops
Assist with IRB protocols, regulatory and compliance reporting, study protocols, data security, confidentiality, quality, and integrity
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Research Assistant I: Bachelor's degree plus one (1) year of research experience
Research Assistant II: Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of research experience
Research Assistant III: Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of research experience
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and valid auto insurance
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate with clinicians, staff, and community organizations
Willingness to learn and apply new skills; commitment to excellence
Ability to work in a team and independently
Highly motivated, creative, critical thinking, resourceful, detail-oriented, highly organized, responsible, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Preferred: Master’s degree in public health, Health Promotion, Health Administration, or related field
Preferred experience with community-engaged and/or clinical research projects, firearm violence prevention research, and hospital-based violence intervention programs
Preferred proficiency with REDCap, UAMS IRB Regulatory Systems, Workday, grants petty cash, task management software, and qualitative and quantitative analysis software
Research evaluation with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
Demonstrated commitment to community-engaged, health equity, and trauma-related research
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Resume required for consideration
Subject to pre-employment screening, including criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification

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
Benefits eligibility for this position
Full-time employment