Research Associate/Data Analyst I
IT, Data Science · Full-time
USD 70k-75k / year
Posted on Oct 22, 2026
Research Associate/Data Analyst I
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Posting Details
Position Information
| Posting Number | SF02241 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Research Associate/Data Analyst I |
| Position Number | Job code # (100855) |
| FTE | 1.00 |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Position Type | Professional Staff |
| Union | Non-Union Non-Classified Staff |
| Pay Grade Level | Grade Level: 10 |
| Pay Grade Range | Salary Hiring Range: $70,000 - $75,000 |
| Status | Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited |
Department Information
| Department | Computer Science & Statistics |
|---|---|
| Contact(s) | Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu) |
| Contact Phone/Extension | |
| Contact Email | |
| Physical Demands | |
| Campus Location | Kingston |
| Grant Funded | Yes |
| Extension Contingency Notes | The position is full-time calendar year, limited to 03/06/2027 with anticipated renewal. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| Job Description Summary | Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 11/6/2026. Applications received after 11/6/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE POSITION SCHEDULE WILL BE IN-PERSON POSITION SUMMARY: Provide research data collection, management, analysis, and reporting, along with business process support for the sponsored projects in the URI Computer Science Department’s Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Center (DFCSC) and its K-12 Computer Science outreach program. |
| Duties and Responsibilities | DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Collect, validate, analyze, and maintain programmatic research and other data required for the research, scholarship, and training sponsored projects run by the URI DFCSC. ● In coordination with the PI, generate and maintain standard data reports and assist in response to data requests. ● Aid in coordinating data collection efforts and business processes across assigned projects. ● Develop and maintain databases, dashboards, visualizations, and reports used to monitor project performance, participant outcomes, workforce metrics, and sponsored project deliverables for PIs, university leadership, and sponsors. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform other duties as assigned. LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT: Personal computers (Windows and Mac), Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel), Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, database management software, PeopleSoft/Oracle financial systems, administration software (InfoEd, Kuali, or equivalent), SQL, and other reporting and project management software as required. |
| Required Qualifications | QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 1. Bachelor’s degree. 2. Minimum of two years of experience performing research data collection, analysis, and business process support for sponsored projects in a higher education environment. 3. Demonstrated experience collecting, managing, and analyzing large datasets, and developing reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for sponsored projects in a higher education environment. 4. Demonstrated proficiency with all tools listed under Licenses, Tools, and Equipment. 5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. 6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills. 7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations. 8. Demonstrated experience working in a team environment. |
| Preferred Qualifications | PREFERRED: 1. Demonstrated 5+ years of experience performing research data collection, analysis, and business process support for sponsored projects in a higher education environment. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EEO Statement: URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. |
| Environmental Conditions | ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. |
| Posting Date | 10/21/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter. (#2) Resume. Note: References will be upon request by the search committee. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17220 |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
Supplemental Questions
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- * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a minimum of two years of experience performing research data collection, analysis, and business process support for sponsored projects in a higher education environment?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated experience collecting, managing, and analyzing large datasets, and developing reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for sponsored projects in a higher education environment?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated proficiency with all tools listed under Licenses, Tools, and Equipment?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have demonstrated experience working in a team environment?
- Yes
- No
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