Limited Term Field Research Team Lead

Job Title: Limited Term Field Research Team Lead I
Posting Number: S14323P
Posting Date: 10/31/2025
Salary: $45,000.00
Location: Athens, GA
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Employer: Graduate School of Behavioral Research, University of Georgia

The University of Georgia, chartered in 1785, is the flagship institution in the state and ranks among the top public universities in the U.S. It serves more than 41,000 students and employs over 11,000 faculty and staff across 19 schools and colleges.

This is a grant‑funded position with an expected duration of five years (2023‑2028) and potential extension based on continued funding. The Team Lead will supervise Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) and Undergraduate Research Assistants (URAs) during family‑facing research visits conducted in participant homes, public spaces, and the BIRC Center on UGA’s campus.

• Research Visit Leadership (50%):
  Lead home drop‑offs, consent procedures, and on‑site visits; oversee the team during all visits.
• Team Coordination (20%):
  Meet weekly with research teams to review protocol adherence, discuss challenges, and provide updates to project leadership.
• Data Oversight (10%):
  Monitor data collection during visits and manage post‑visit data uploads.
• Family Communication (10%):
  Prepare families for visits, answer questions, obtain informed consent, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Resource Management (10%):
  Organize URAs to assist with visit preparation, track supply use, and place replenishment orders.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience working with school‑age and early adolescent children in research and pseudo‑medical settings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully both orally and in written form.
• Competence in managing schedules of multiple RA employees and ensuring adequate coverage.
• Understanding of protocol flexibility to balance participant comfort and research integrity.
• Proficiency in following standardized research procedures and monitoring others in real‑time for protocol adherence.

Lifting research equipment no more than 10 pounds; sitting at a computer as needed.

Driving: No
Position of Trust: Yes
Financial Resources: No
Pre‑Employment Drug Test: Not required for this role

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations for this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (
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Recruitment Contact:
Dr. Katharine Suma
Email: suma
Phone: 706‑542‑4844