Research Facilitator – Research & Academic Technology

Austin Community College; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 61,735 - 77,169; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is seeking a Research Facilitator to support the research community by managing research lifecycle processes, data analysis, and software solutions. Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree and experience in research roles. Preferred candidates will have five or more years working with data, software package management, and a robust understanding of infrastructure systems. This is an onsite position with potential for a hybrid or flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a research environment or research supporting role.
• At least five years of experience with data creation, software package management, infrastructure systems, operations, and security.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the research community.
• Engage in research support communities across campus.
• Manage research lifecycle and data-related activities.

Skills

Research lifecycle management

Data analysis and visualization

Software package management

Understanding complex problems

Establishing strong working relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Research Facilitator - Research & Academic Technology

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas Fayetteville is seeking a Research Facilitator to join the Research Infrastructure & Technologies team. This position will provide direct and meaningful support to the research community. Based on the candidate’s experience and areas of interest this position will also incorporate two of the Campus Research Computing Consortium (CaRCC) research facilitation facings.

• Researcher-facing includes outreach and advanced support, research lifecycle management, actively participate in research support communities across campus. This facing aligns with user support specialist and consultation / training coordinator.
• Data-facing includes data creation; data discovery and collection; data analysis and visualization; research data curation, storage, backup, preservation, and transfer. This facing aligns with data scientist, data management analyst, and statistician.
• Software-facing includes software package management, research software optimization or troubleshooting, workflow engineering, containers and cloud computing, and securing access to software. This facing aligns with application specialist and software engineer.
• Systems-facing includes infrastructure systems, systems operations, and systems security. This facing aligns with system engineer, network engineer, and storage engineer.
• Regulatory and Policy-facing includes institutional alignment, regulatory compliance, project security, coordination with institutional stakeholders. This facing aligns with governance risk compliance specialist and research compliance coordinator.

This onsite position is in Fayetteville, Arkansas with the potential for hybrid or flex schedule.

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 from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience working in a research environment and/or research supporting role

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five years of experience working with data creation, software package management, infrastructure systems, systems operations, systems security
• Experience with multiple Campus Research Computing Consortium (CaRCC) functional areas, including:
• Researcher-facing
• Data-facing
• Software-facing
• Systems-facing
• Strategy -and Policy-facing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to understand complex problems and implement solutions
• Ability to establish strong working relationships
• Commitment to professional development and continued learning

Salary Information:

$61,735 - $77,169 Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents:

• Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, [e-mail]

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.