Research Assistant - Data Science

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Closing Date:

02/28/2025

Type of Position:

Staff - Engineering, Science, Agriculture

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Karl Schubert Reports

Department's Website:

https://engineering.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Research Assistant will provide support for the HIRED grant, funded by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE). This role involves assisting with project coordination, including scheduling and administrative tasks, conducting research, and participating in data science teaching workshops across the state. The assistant will also be responsible for data collection, collaborating with academic institutions to establish course equivalencies for articulation agreements, and performing other duties as assigned. The Research Assistant will attend weekly meetings with the grant team to provide updates and identify next steps. Travel is required throughout the appointment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project meetings, including scheduling, and provide administrative support
• Conduct research aligned with the grant’s objectives
• Participate in data science workshops across Arkansas (travel required)
• Assist workshop participants in understanding complex data science concepts
• Collect, analyze, and manage data to support grant initiatives
• Collaborate with academic institutions to develop articulation agreements for seamless student transfer
• Solve course equivalency challenges by evaluating curriculum alignment
• Complete online training as needed to strengthen programming skills before workshop participation
• Contribute to project success through initiative, problem-solving, and collaboration
• Perform other duties as assigned

This position requires compliance with all federal and state regulations governing the ADHE HIRED grant program.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in data science or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• Current or admitted graduate student at the University of Arkansas

• Good academic and disciplinary standing with the University of Arkansas

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from the most recently completed degree; current students must also maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher

• Proficiency in programming with Python

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with faculty, administrators, or executives in academic or corporate settings

• Teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic environment

• Strong critical thinking skills, including data analysis and informed decision-making

Additional Information:

Graduate students are subject to background checks.

Salary Information:

$18.92 per hour

Required Documents to Apply:

Availability to Work and/or Class Schedule, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Karl Schubert, Director of Data Science, schubert@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas 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 seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

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 age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

No