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Posting DetailsPosting Number: S12736P
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. 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.
Position Information: Classification Title: Research Professional AD
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Minimum QualificationsRequires 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 QualificationsCandidates with MS degree, Registered Dietitian (RD) credential, phlebotomy certification, and/or human subjects research experience is preferred.
Position SummaryThis Research Professional position in the Department of Kinesiology in the Mary Francis 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 meetings, and preparing research grants, meeting abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or CompetenciesWorking 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 DemandsPrimarily office and lab work.Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.Duties/ResponsibilitiesConduct human subjects research, including recruitment, ethics approval and data collection of anthropometric, questionnaires, metabolism, and body composition.Project administration including development of study protocols, maintaining ethics, safety approvals and contracts, purchasing supplies and participant reimbursement, and coordinating multiple clinical trials.Data management, statistical analyses and preparing table/graphs related to presenting research results at scientific venues (i.e. conferences, papers).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.Conducting literature reviews and scientific writing. Preparing grant proposals including assisting with budget preparation and writing.Contact InformationRecruitment Contact Name: Jamie Cooper
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Recruitment Contact Phone: Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents: Resume/CVCover LetterUnofficial TranscriptsList of References with Contact Information
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