Research Associate Senior

Job Title
Research Associate Senior


Requisition Number
RE52044


Working Title

Department Name
7H800:PSYCHIATRY


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
46


Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


PhD




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


3 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Physical handling of average weight objects up to 25 pounds, standing/walking for long periods of time






Shift

Hours: 8am-5pm weekdays but shifts can vary based on operational needs. Must be able to flex schedule to accommodate for subject visits and other project needs.



Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry is looking for a qualified person to serve as a research associate to maintain, coordinate, and oversee research projects and perform other research related tasks. Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills are required to be successful in this position. The duties will also require research-related proposal development and submission of reports to various entities.



This position requires a master’s degree plus 6 years of related experience with a PhD being preferred. For questions regarding UK’s qualifying equivalencies and determination if you qualify for this position, please refer to the following guidelines: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies



This position is located at Fountain Court, an off-campus UKHC site, offering free onsite parking, and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven team advancing clinical care, research, and education in mental health.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Experience with research-related software and databases.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

This position requires a master’s degree plus 6 years of related experience with a PhD being preferred.



Deadline to Apply
11/11/2025


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