The Department of Kinesiology in the School of Education and Human Development seeks a research specialist intermediate. Under general direction of faculty and/or senior research personnel, research specialist intermediate employees support the development, design, and implementation of research projects according to plans. They operate with understanding of research goals and objectives but follow established protocols and guidelines. Employees seek instruction in areas of complexity.

Duties include:

• Assist senior researchers by completing tasks that support research operations.

• Help create and utilize datastores for research and analysis. Understand data measurement and apply theories to practical information gathering.

• Train in research techniques. Learn technology and software capabilities, operations, limitations, and outcomes.

• Conduct interviews and collect data according to procedures.

• Support the analysis of research results and the summarizing of findings.

• Support the preparation of reports and manuscripts.

• Maintain research records. Schedule and book facilities.

• May supervise students.

• May purchase supplies and track expenditures.

• Adhere to regulatory research guidelines in daily work.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Education : Bachelor's degree
Experience : At least 3 years of relevant experience. Master's degree will be considered in lieu of experience.

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Application Instructions: Please apply through Workday and complete an application online. Include the following documents:

• A CV/resume

• A cover letter

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position will not offer sponsorship. This is a restricted position.

For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks , Academic Recruiter. Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy.

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