Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
Advertised Salary $58K to $62K, based on experience Posting Date 12/23/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 02/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Res Assc-Social Science II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field of science and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The Research Professional will work on multiple grant projects related to obesity and chronic disease management, active transportation, and traffic safety. They will be responsible for collecting both qualitative and quantitative data, including extracting data from crash reports, conducting focus groups and interviews, and administering surveys. They will be responsible for developing databases to store data, analyzing qualitative data using MAXQDA software, and analyzing quantitative data using SPSS and R. The Research Professional will be responsible for creating reports, presentations, and manuscripts based on findings. They will attend project staff meetings and work closely with other team members to complete all assigned duties.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft software including Power BI
• Capable of working independently and with a large and diverse team including faculty, staff, and students
• Display strong oral and written communication skills with attention to detail and able to create project reports, presentations, and publications.
• Demonstrated success with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
• Capable of performing data analysis using R, MAXQDA, and SPSS

Physical Demands

• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Driving as needed to perform job tasks.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Collect, analyze, and interpret data using quantitative methods (surveys, secondary sources) and qualitative methods (interviews, focus groups) and appropriate software (R, SPSS, Qualtrics, MAXQDA).
Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Create reports, presentations, and manuscripts from multiple projects.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Disseminate findings to internal and external stakeholders. Attend local, state, and national meetings as appropriate.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Attend project meetings and work closely with other team members and stakeholders in all assigned duties.
Percentage of time 20

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Heather Padilla Recruitment Contact Email hmpadilla@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents