Associate Staff Scientist

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• Doctoral degree in nutrition, epidemiology, public health, psychology, biomedical sciences, or a related field plus 5+ years of relevant experience, including progressive staff and project management experience.

• Postdoctoral fellowship and experience assisting in grant-writing preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience with human subject research and regulatory requirements.

• Strong background in statistical methods, large dataset management, and data analysis software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS, Stata, or Python).

• Evidence of scientific writing, including manuscripts and/or grant proposals.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

• Experience supervising students or trainees preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of research protocols for observational studies and RCTs.

• Ensure compliance with IRB, ethical, and regulatory standards for human subject research.

• Oversee day-to-day study operations, including participant recruitment, data collection, and quality control.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth execution of study milestones.

• Manage and analyze complex data sets using statistical and computational methods.

• Contribute to writing and submission of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.

• Support the preparation of grant applications, progress reports, and presentations.

• Provide guidance and training for students, interns, and post-doctoral fellows.

• Manage small teams to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.

• Performs other duties as required.

Additional Information:

This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant's background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.