Graduate Assistant

Graduate Assistant

The Graduate Assistant provides research and administrative support to faculty, departments, and research teams across University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Must be currently enrolled as a graduate student in the UAMS Graduate School and have accepted an assistantship offer from one of the COPH graduate programs.

• Assists faculty, department leadership, or designated supervisors with research activities and special projects.
• Collects, organizes, and prepares research data to support project proposals and ongoing studies.
• Assists with analyzing research data and documenting findings to support departmental objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: $35,000

Required Documents to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae, Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible:
No