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 community engagement and communication, with a strong focus on health disparities and violence prevention.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Research DesignData Collection and AnalysisCommunity EngagementGrant WritingREDCap Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Quantitative Data AnalysisQualitative Data AnalysisStatistical ProceduresSurvey DevelopmentIRB Protocols

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsDetail-OrientedProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Community Violence PreventionHealth DisparitiesHealth EquityTrauma-Related ResearchClinical Research

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, data collection, management, analytics, research design, grant writing, and dissemination
Schedule and facilitate team meetings; prepare agendas, minutes, study documents, training, and standard operating procedures
Monitor study activities, timelines, milestones, goals, intervention fidelity, and action items
Coordinate recruitment, participant engagement, data collection, and payment procedures
Serve as liaison between UAMS, principal investigators, and community partners
Oversee study products, deliverables, purchasing, inventory, budgets, petty cash, and administrative functions
Gather, enter, clean, monitor, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
Maintain project logs, records, REDCap databases, and other project databases
Develop and refine surveys, interview guides, and focus-group topic guides; administer surveys and interviews
Perform statistical procedures and assist with qualitative coding and interpretation
Prepare reports, graphs, tables, charts, publications, annual study reports, and grant proposals
Present findings at scientific and community meetings and training workshops
Assist with IRB protocols, regulatory and compliance reporting, study performance metrics, data quality, confidentiality, and security
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
Must have a 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 experience with both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
Demonstrated commitment to community-engaged, health equity, trauma-related research
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Applicants must upload a resume to be considered

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