Research Support Specialist

Job Title

Research Support Specialist

Location

12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US

Salary

$50,000 – $56,000 per year

Job Description

This position reports to a Social and Behavioral Researcher, Statistical Data Analyst or the Principal Investigator of a grant or project and performs specific phases of the data gathering, analysis and communication on the project. The position may gather data for the evaluation duties in preparation for the project and perform project activities such as screening potential project participants for program criteria, communicating the project to potential participants or the general public, serving as part of a data gathering team at a remote site, or assembling and analyzing data on the project. This position may require specific computer expertise. Work at this level is non-exempt and represents the basic level of analytical contribution to the research. Research Support Specialists participate in projects and are not responsible for management of projects or final interpretation of results. A position in this class may perform some general administrative duties such as monitoring budgets, drafting administrative forms and reports, however the work is primarily scientific and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Collect data for a social services or medical grant project and resolve data discrepancies.
• Use relational databases to keep project records and generate reports.
• May collect data from program participants.
• Travel to remote sites to gather data.
• Draft portions of publications or training manuals and produce graphs, charts, and tables from data.
• Place information on the project website, including data gathering forms and investigate related websites for format and content.
• Provide information on studies to potential program participants and the general public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Background Check

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

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