Graduate Research Assistant

Graduate Assistant Position

The Department of Information Science at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an individual to serve as a Research Assistant in our graduate Bioinformatics program.

The Research Assistant (RA) will serve in a research support capacity. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and/or

Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education;
• Regular admission to a UA Little Rock graduate degree program or in connected maintaining and good standing with the UA Little Rock Graduate School for continuing graduate students;
• Ability to work the required hours (FT-50% - 20 hours per week/PT-25% - 10 hours per week) with regular attendance.

Preferred Education and/or

Experience:

• Programming in languages such as Python or Java for Desktop, Server-Side Web Apps, or Cloud;
• Web Design and Development Skills involving HTML, CSS, and Java script;
• Database Development and Writing SQL Queries (Oracle, MS SQL Server);
• Statistics, Data Mining, and Machine Learning;
• Knowledge of genetics and cell biology.

• Perform tasks and assist faculty members in research activities for a designated project;
• Assist in the collection of data and/or conduct independent research specific to the research project;
• Perform development work for the project. Depending on the needs of the project, development work could include training, statistical analysis, data mining, machine learning, programming, database, web design and development, system analysis, or network administration;
• Conduct testing, implementation, and evaluation of project deliverables;
• Coordinate project meetings and lead project discussions;
• Prepares reports and publications as needed;
• Assist in other specialized administrative, technical, or editorial duties connect to the research project.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities;
• Skill in planning, organization, coordination of activities;
• Skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships;
• Skills in both verbal and written communication;
• Skill in the use of personal computer and related software applications.

Additional Information:

Salary Information: $1,666.67 monthly stipend

Required Documents to Apply:
Resume

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Michelle Butler, Graduate Student Support Specialist, mdbutler1

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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.

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