Limited Term Field Research Team Lead II

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S14324P Working Title Limited Term Field Research Team Lead II Department VPR-Owens Inst Behavioral Rsch About the University of Georgia

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Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Advertised Salary $45,000.00 Posting Date 10/31/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 11/10/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants

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

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Position Information

Classification Title Res Tech-Social Science I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

Team lead will oversee a team of GRAs and URAs during family facing research visits that happen in participant homes, public spaces, and the BIRC center m lead will be responsible for ensuring the proper adherence to protocols and maintaining family rapport during field visits. Team leads will also be responsible for all direct reporting of issues arising in the field and report to the research coordinator, center coordinator, and PIs as needed.

This position is grant-funded and is expected to continue through approximately 2028 (five years from the project's start date in 2023). Extension beyond this period is contingent upon the availability of continued funding.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• 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.

Physical Demands

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

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No 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?

Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card…