Research Education Specialist

Job Title
Research Education Specialist

Requisition Number
RE53589

Working Title

Department Name
40148:Office of Research Integrity

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
44

Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time; and repetitive motion related to computer use.

Shift

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky’s Office of Research Integrity is hiring a Research Education Specialist.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to …

• documenting researcher educational training requests
• assisting with the development, presentation, and implementation of standard educational materials for researchers
• assisting in the education and training of ORI staff and new IRB members
• presenting ORI educational materials to research faculty, staff, and student groups

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Using and working within a database

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
03/18/2026

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