Job Details

Posting Number: S14396P

Working Title: Limited Term Senior Research Associate (Caughy)

Department: VPR-Owens Inst Behavioral Rsch

Employment Type: Part Time

Advertised Salary: $26.32/hour

Posting Date: 11/17/2025

Proposed Starting Date: 12/08/2025

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Summary

The individual will provide specialized support for two separate funded research projects. This includes tracking and troubleshooting participant incentives, creating R scripts for geocoding, and independently using R software to impute data files.

This position is grant-funded and is expected to continue through 2029 (five years from the project’s start date in 2024). Extension beyond this period is contingent upon the availability of continued funding.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of R
• Deep knowledge of advanced statistical methodology, including the ability to make independent decisions regarding when to implement specific strategies.
• Ability to independently impute data using PcAux in R, including making decisions regarding the type of imputation needed based on data characteristics
• Independently evaluating the quality of the imputation and making decisions on how to adjust the imputation process accordingly
• Ability to independently evaluate data requests from collaborators and create data sets from available data files. Ability to assess independently the integrity of data sets.

Strong attention to detail

Duties/Responsibilities

Imputation of Data Sets (65%): Independently perform data imputation using PcAux in R, selecting appropriate imputation methods based on the structure and quality of the data. Evaluate missing data patterns and determine the best statistical strategies to address them. Assess the integrity of raw data sets and prepare them for imputation. Review and validate the quality of imputed data, making adjustments as needed to improve accuracy and reliability. Respond to collaborator requests for imputed data files, ensuring datasets meet research standards and are tailored to specific project needs. Maintain documentation of imputation procedures and decisions for transparency and reproducibility.

Tracking and Troubleshooting Participant Incentives (30%): Monitor the distribution and redemption of participant incentives across multiple research projects. Identify and resolve issues related to incentive delivery, such as incorrect contact information, delays, or technical errors. Communicate with participants and project staff to ensure smooth processing of incentives. Maintain accurate records of incentive transactions and troubleshoot discrepancies. Collaborate with project coordinators to refine incentive tracking systems and improve efficiency.

Providing Geocoding Script in R (5%): Develop and maintain R scripts for geocoding participant addresses or other location-based data. Ensure scripts are optimized for accuracy and efficiency, using appropriate APIs or geocoding packages. Provide support to team members in implementing and adapting the geocoding script for project-specific needs. Document the script and its usage for future reference and reproducibility.