Research Associate
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure
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Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public ServiceThe Clinton School is a multidisciplinary program that promotes a vision of world leaders who work with others to build healthy engaged and vibrant communities.The mission of the School is to educate and prepare professionals in public service who understand engage and transform complex social cultural economic and political systems to ensure equity challenge oppression and effect positive social change.Located on the campus of the William J. Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock Arkansas the school offers the first Master of Public Service (MPS) degree in the nation.For more information see our website at .
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Department:
Impact Center (Nichola Driver)
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Research Associate will report to the Director of the Impact Center at the Clinton School of Public Service. This position is for one-year and responsibilities include conducting mixed-methods evaluation for and in collaboration with community partners and other stakeholders. The position operates within a community-engaged research frameworkwhere evaluation is done with not to communities and projects should be rigorous and systematic while also being flexible and supportive to the needs of community partners.
This position will design and implement evaluation plans for partner organizations (evaluation design logic model creation quantitative and qualitative data collection data analysis results dissemination report creation etc.). Assist with project management including developing scopes of work and tracking and reporting milestones. Create actionable and utilization-focused client-facing products such as reports and presentations. Work closely with community partners and clients. Submit project findings to scholarly academic journals and present at academic conferences. Present findings to broad audiences of stakeholders. Work with the universitys Institutional Review Board as needed. Mentor and supervise teams of graduate students on evaluation projects.
Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree in public service public health public administration social and behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
Experience conducting applied research and evaluation including research design logic model creation data collection and analysis
Demonstrated understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methods
Experience presenting findings from research and/or evaluation in academic research settings and to community partners
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Public Service degree from an accredited institution of higher education
At least one year experience in community-engaged health research and/or health
Experience with program evaluation using a variety of evaluation methods and tailored reporting for a range of stakeholders.
Experience engaging with community partners and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams of faculty partners and students
Experience teaching or working in higher education
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
CV one page cover letter demonstrating you meet the requirements and understanding ofquantitative/qualitative research.
Recruitment Contact Information:
Leslie Pounds
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law..
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 orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys 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.
Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:
Repetitive Motion Sitting
Occasional Physical Activity:
Walking
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
