Research Professional - With Great Benefits

We are hiring an organized Research Professional to join our passionate team at The University of Georgia in Athens, GA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Research Professional is a terrific opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, people management and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Research Professional at The University of Georgia today!

Posting Number: S10378P
Working Title: Research Professional
Department: COE-Kinesiology
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 (). 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. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department: As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFECOE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.
Named for Mary Frances Early, UGA's first African American graduate, in February 2020, the MFE COE has a long and distinguished history as a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our other strengths include a) partnerships with multiple units on campus, in the local community, and across the state of Georgia, b) faculty expertise manifested in well- regarded scholarship and applied practice, and c) recognition of our academic programs by external stakeholders.
The Department of Kinesiology has 26 full-time faculty members and offers B.S.Ed., M.S., MSAT and Ph.D. programs in the academic areas of Exercise Science, Health & Physical Education, Sport Management, and Athletic Training. Department faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their accomplishments as teachers, researchers and service award winners. The Department has excellent facilities in the Ramsey Center located on the main campus. The College of Education consists of 9 departments and approximately 230 faculty members.
The mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to enhance health and well-being for all people throughout the lifespan through the creation, transmission, and application of knowledge related to physical activity, exercise, and sport. The vision is to be a global leader in creating physical activity knowledge, programs, and services while positively
impacting the state of Georgia, the United States, and other nations through the development of scholars and practitioners who study and promote physical activity, exercise, and sport.
The Department has academic programs in four areas: Exercise Science, Health & Physical Education, Sport Management, and Athletic Training. Each of these programs offers major courses of study leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees, except Athletic Training, which is a graduate only program. In addition, the Department offers physical activity courses as general education that meet the University requirement for physical education by all undergraduate students.
Athens is known for its music, art and food as well as its accessibility to the Atlanta area (see and ). College/Unit/Department website: Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, but some days where earlier work is required along with some weekend hours. Flexibility of other weekday hours is allowed in those situations.
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date: 05/10/2023
Open until filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 07/01/2023
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (View email address on jsv3.recruitics.com).
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: Candidates with MS degree, Registered Dietitian (RD) credential, phlebotomy certification, and/or human subjects research experience is preferred.
Position Summary: This Research Professional position in the Department of Kinesiology in the Mary Frances Early College of Education will assist in the administration and dissemination of clinical research projects. This is a position in the Human Nutrition Laboratory of Dr. Jamie Cooper. The incumbent will lead research projects with the PI. Responsibilities will include study coordination, data collection and management, sample analysis, maintaining ethics and safety approvals, purchasing supplies, management of lab staff and student trainees, facilitating team meanings, and preparing research grants, meeting abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Working knowledge of clinical research, preferably in the field of nutrition. Working knowledge of clinical assessment methods such as phlebotomy, body composition, diet assessment, and metabolism. Data management knowledge. Aptitude in student/staff supervision and management. Capable of working independently and being flexible with work responsibilities. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge in scientific writing and grantsmanship. Ability to be detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills. Physical Demands: Primarily office and lab work. This position may involve sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No
Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: Yes
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?: No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes
Credit and P-Card policy: Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct human subjects research, including recruitment, ethics approval and data collection of anthropometric, questionnaires, metabolism, and body composition. Also, collection, processing, storage, and analysis of biospecimens.
Percentage of time: 40
Duties/Responsibilities: Project administration including development of study protocols, maintaining ethics, safety approvals and contracts, purchasing supplies and participant reimbursement, and coordinating multiple clinical trials.
Percentage of time: 20
Duties/Responsibilities: Data management, statistical analyses, and preparing table/graphs related to presenting research results at scientific venues (i.e. conferences, papers).
Percentage of time: 15
Duties/Responsibilities: Conducting literature reviews and scientific writing. Preparing grant proposals including assisting with budget preparation and writing.
Percentage of time: 15
Duties/Responsibilities: General lab management including purchasing supplies, conducting data quality checks on equipment, laboratory compliance, lab website updates, coordinating trainings for staff/student trainees, data entry as well as team meetings.
Percentage of time: 10
Contact Details: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Dr. Jamie Cooper
Recruitment Contact Email: View email address on jsv3.recruitics.com Benefits of working as a Research Professional in Athens, GA:
? Excellent benefits
? Opportunities to grow
? Attractive package