Graduate Research Assistant

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleGraduate Research AssistantRequisition NumberDU14855Department Name7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORTWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range34,230-34,730Type of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired EducationA Doctoral student in public health, sociology, psychology or similar field preferred Required Related ExperienceMicrosoft Office Suite, REDCap, CANVAS, EndNote Required License/Registration/CertificationN/APhysical RequirementsSitting at computer work station for long periods of time.
Repetitive motion.ShiftMonday-Friday, specific schedule to TBDJob SummaryWe are seeking a Doctoral student to work up to 20 hours a week. Looking for experience in conducting literature reviews, assisting with research and evaluation activities, such as the development of REDCap survey instruments, data collection, coding qualitative data in interview transcripts, assisting with qualitative data analysis, and contributing to the preparation of presentations, reports, and manuscripts.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesREDCap, data collection, qualitative data analysis, preparing manuscripts, literature reviewsDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceA Doctoral student in public health, sociology, psychology or similar field, REDCap, data collection, coding qualitative data, literature reviews, manuscript writing preferred.Deadline to Apply07/27/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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