Research Professional

Position: RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S06480P Working Title RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL Department Ecology-Ctr Ecol of Infec Dis About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

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About

the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type

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

M-F, 8a-5p

Advertised Salary $38,000 Posting Date 07/08/2021 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 08/01/2021 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

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 the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

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Position Information

Classification Title Research Professional AD FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

The employee in this position will conduct independent research and support other researchers in the UGA Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases in the performance of technical projects, design of research studies, development of research methods, analysis and interpretation of data, presentation of research results, software development and proposal preparation. The employee will regularly serve as project lead, or key contributer, on projects developed out of CEID working groups as well as projects developed out of collaborations featuring CEID faculty.

The employee will liaise and maintain relationships with external partners and collaborators, requiring strong technical and communication skills in order to effectively represent CEID. The employee will provide onboarding assistance to researchers joining projects, including students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The employee will develop visualizaitions of their data, assist with scientific communication, and contribute to external funding proposals.

Knowledge,

Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Scientific programming in R, reproducible report writing via paradigm of statistically literate programming, creation of R packages, proficient technical writing, statistical analysis and modeling (e.g. regression analysis, time series analysis, computational statistics). Strong communication skills are needed to lead collaborative projects.

Physical Demands

Involves working at a computer screen for extended periods.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? No 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?

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