UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 17 hours ago
Senior Researcher
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population and a commitment to providing high quality education. They are seeking a Senior Researcher to lead and execute research components of a federally funded NSF project, focusing on rigorous quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.
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Responsibilities
Leading and executing the research components of a federally funded NSF project
Providing intellectual and methodological leadership across all phases of the research lifecycle
Designing and implementing research methodologies aligned with project goals
Developing data collection instruments such as surveys, interview protocols, and coding frameworks
Overseeing the systematic collection of quantitative and qualitative data from institutional, public-facing, and stakeholder sources
Conducting advanced data analysis using appropriate statistical, analytical, and qualitative techniques
Ensuring accuracy, validity, and reliability of findings
Synthesizing results across multiple data sources and interpreting findings in relation to the project’s research questions
Translating complex analyses into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences, including federal agencies, institutional leaders, and external partners
Drafting and contributing to technical reports, research briefs, presentations, and scholarly publications
Supporting NSF-required annual and final reports
Ensuring compliance with IRB and research ethics requirements
Maintaining documentation and data management protocols
Coordinating research timelines and deliverables
Collaborating closely with the principal investigator and project team
Providing mentorship or supervision to junior researchers, graduate students, or research assistants as appropriate
Qualification
Required
An earned doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., STEM, social sciences, education, data science, public policy, or a related field)
Demonstrated expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed-methods research design and analysis
Experience conducting independent research or serving in a senior research role on federally funded or large-scale research projects
Strong knowledge of research methodologies such as statistical analysis, content analysis, institutional analysis, survey research, interviews, and secondary data analysis
Experience preparing research reports, grant documentation, and scholarly or technical publications
Familiarity with federal research compliance requirements, including IRB protocols, data management plans, and ethical research practices
Ability to manage complex datasets and maintain data accuracy, integrity, and security
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated organizational and project management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and coordinate across multiple stakeholders
Preferred
Experience working collaboratively in interdisciplinary, multi-institutional, or equity-focused research environments
Company
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.65MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Cancer Institute
2023-03-16Grant· $1M
2022-08-25Grant· $3.4M
2022-06-23Grant· $1.25M
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