Contingent Worker

Closing Date:

09/11/2026

Type of Position:

Contingent Worker

Job Type:

Contractor

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
 

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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

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Department:

COM | PSY Health & Legal Sys Lab

Summary of Job Duties:

The primary focus will be on work and duties assigned within Dr. Melissa Zielinski’s HEALS Lab. The work in this capacity will be to:
• Support research and program activities, including data collection, management, analysis, evaluation, and reporting.
• Provide project coordination and administrative/technical support for designated laboratory, research, program, and training activities.
• Assist with participant, stakeholder, and community partner engagement, as applicable to assigned projects.
• Assist with research dissemination, grant-related activities, training, and development of related materials and resources.
• Other duties as assigned.
The individual will work primarily on-site in the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute but may visit community sites as needed.

Qualifications:

Selected by Lab Director, Dr. Melissa Zielinski and HEALS Lab Team

Additional Information:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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.