Graduate Research Assistant

Job Title
Graduate Research Assistant


Requisition Number
DU13454


Department Name
7H150:BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$30,000 student stipend


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree



Required Related Experience

Experience with secondary data analysis; co-authored at least one peer-reviewed publication



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

None



Shift

Monday through Friday. Hours to be determined depending on type of work.



Job Summary

This research assistant will aid Dr. Delvon T. Mattingly in the Department of Behavioral Science and Center for Health, Engagement, and Transformation in performing secondary data analysis and preparing manuscripts and grant proposals. Specific duties include conducting literature reviews; cleaning, managing, and harmonizing large epidemiological datasets; analyzing complex survey and longitudinal cohort data; preparing tables, figures, and reference lists; leading or contributing to research articles and conference presentations; and assisting with the development of grant proposals and research protocols. Since this position is not tied to a specific project, the research assistant will support a range of projects, papers, and initiatives related to social and substance use epidemiology. Areas of focus include tobacco and cannabis control and regulatory science; psychosocial, political, and structural determinants of health; psychiatric comorbidities of substance use and use disorders; cancer control and prevention, particularly tobacco-related cancers such as lung cancer, and health disparities, with special attention to race, ethnicity, and rurality. The successful candidate will have experience analyzing data, proficiency in SAS, Stata, R, SPSS, or a related statistical software program, and strong academic writing, communication, and organizational skills. Preference will be given to candidates who have first- or co-authored at least one peer-reviewed journal article and have experience presenting research at internal (e.g., University of Kentucky) or national external (e.g., American Public Health Association) scientific conferences. However, these qualifications are not required.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent writing skills, including experience preparing journal articles; experience analyzing secondary data, including complex survey data; strong communication skills and responsiveness; excellent organizational skills



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Current master’s or doctoral student



Deadline to Apply
06/15/2025


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