Limited Term Field Research Team Lead II

About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia, chartered in 1785, is the flagship university of the state and one of the top 20 public universities in the United States. With a main campus in Athens and extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton, UGA employs more than 7,700 full‑time staff and 41,000 students, including over 31,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including a newly established School of Medicine.

The team lead will oversee graduate and undergraduate research assistants during family‑facing research visits that occur in participant homes, public spaces, and the BIRC center  team lead will ensure proper adherence to protocols, maintain family rapport during field visits, and report directly to the research coordinator, center coordinator, and principal investigators as needed. This is a grant‑funded position expected to continue through approximately 2028;

extension beyond this period is contingent upon the availability of continued funding.

• Lead research visits, including home drop‑offs of materials and consent procedures, home visits for study participation, and visits at the BIRC center on UGA's campus – 50%
• Meet with research teams weekly to review problem cases, protocol questions, and other issues; meet with project leadership to discuss overall progress and process; provide updates to center leadership on ongoing tasks and the overall progress of data collection – 20%
• Lead and monitor data collection during visits, even when not present, as well as offloading data collected post‑visit – 10%
• Communicate with families to prepare for visits, answer questions, ensure informed consent, troubleshoot equipment, etc. – 10%
• Organize URAs to assist with visit preparation, complete visit preparation as needed; manage supply use and place request orders to replenish visit materials – 10%

High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully both orally and in written form.
• Experience working with school‑age and early adolescent children in research and pseudo‑medical settings.
• Able to follow standardized research procedures and monitor others in real‑time for protocol adherence.
• Can competently manage schedules of multiple RA employees, ensuring adequate covering for research visits.
• Understands how and when flexibility within visits can be granted to ensure participant comfort while adhering to research best practices and project protocols.

Lift research equipment, no more than 10 pounds. Sit at computer as needed.

This is a grant‑funded position. While the continuation of funding and employment is anticipated, it is not guaranteed.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility may contact Central HR (hrweb).

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