<p>Position Details</p> <p>Advertising/Posting Title Research Project Assistant Posting Summary</p> <p>Support family and child health focused quality improvement, research, and evaluation activities for the Vermont Child Health Improvement Program. As a member of the team, extract, organize, and clean data from multiple sources, implement and improve data management systems, and support the work of several project teams in collaboration with leadership. Update and apply administrative data sources for annual reporting activities and research, conduct descriptive analyses on new and existing datasets, generate project specific reports and dashboards using specialized software, and support manuscript and grant writing. Develop a comprehensive knowledge of Institutional Review Board procedures, maintain compliance documentation, draft, and update project protocols, and maintain data management plans.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in health, social sciences, or STEM (e.g., public health, psychology, math, biology) and one to three years' experience in research, quality improvement or program evaluation required. Experience with statistical software (e.g., Stata, SPSS, SAS) used for analysis and reporting, and office productivity software (e.g., word processing and spreadsheet software) required. Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required.</p> <p>Desirable Qualifications</p> <p>Experience conducting research in a healthcare setting highly desirable. Previous work involving healthcare reform, quality improvement activities, or reporting on family and child health data desirable. Experience with databases (e.g., Microsoft Access, MySQL) desirable.</p> <p>Anticipated Pay Range $23 - $26.50/hour Other Information</p> <p>This position requires a 4-month probationary period. This position is wholly funded by restricted funds.</p> <p>Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position FLSA Non-Exempt Union Position Yes, UVMSU</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.</p> <p>Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 12/12/2025 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No</p> <p>Our Common Ground Statement</p> <p>The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.</p> <p>Position Information</p> <p>Position Title Research Data Analysis OC3 N Posting Number S5861PO Department Pediatrics/55700 Position Number 00023472 Percent of Full-Time 1.0 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p>