Limited Term Senior Research Associate; Caughy

Overview

Department: VPR-Owens Inst Behavioral Rsch

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Posting Number: S14396P

Working Title: Limited Term Senior Research Associate (Caughy)

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Non-Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Additional Schedule Information: 19 hours a week

Advertised Salary: $26.32/hour

Posting Date: 11/17/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 12/08/2025

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The University of Georgia is chartered by the state of Georgia and is the birthplace of public higher education in America. UGA is the state’s flagship university. More than 240 years of academic and professional achievements accompany our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students, including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Imputation of Data Sets:
  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 project needs.
• Maintain documentation of imputation procedures and decisions for transparency and reproducibility.

• Tracking and Troubleshooting Participant
  
  Incentives:
  
  Monitor distribution and redemption across multiple research projects; identify and resolve issues related to incentive delivery; communicate with participants and project staff; maintain accurate records; collaborate with project coordinators to refine incentive tracking systems.

• Providing Geocoding Script in R:
  Develop and maintain R scripts for geocoding participant addresses or location-based data; ensure scripts are accurate and efficient; provide support to team members; document usage for reproducibility.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

• In-depth knowledge of R
• Deep knowledge of advanced statistical methodology, with the ability to decide when to apply specific strategies
• Ability to independently impute data using PcAux in R, including choosing imputation types based on data characteristics
• Ability to evaluate the quality of imputation and adjust the process accordingly
• Ability to evaluate data requests from collaborators and create data sets; assess data integrity independently

Strong attention to detail

Physical Demands: Sitting or standing at a desk for long periods of time

• Percentage Of Time: 65
• Imputation of Data Sets (Duties):
  See Responsibilities above

• Percentage Of Time: 30
• Tracking And Troubleshooting Participant Incentives
  :
  Monitor incentives, resolve issues, communicate with participants and staff, maintain records, improve systems.

• Percentage Of Time: 5
• Providing Geocoding Script In R:
  Develop and maintain geocoding scripts; ensure accuracy; support team; document usage.

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Dr. Margaret Caughy

Recruitment Contact Email: margaret.caughy

Recruitment Contact Phone: