UASYS

Research Facilitator

Fayetteville, AR Full time

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Closing Date:

03/13/2026


Type of Position:

Research Data Analysis


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Research & Academic Technology


Department's Website:


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


Additional Information:


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, ce031@uark.edu


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.


Constant Physical Activity:

Talking


Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A


Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A


Benefits Eligible:

Yes