Research Project Manager

Job Title
Research Project Manager

Requisition Number
RE55198

Working Title

Department Name
7P170:Dept of Epidemiology & Environ Health

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
46

Salary Range
$53,061-87,526/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, lifting <10 lbs

Shift

Primarily days Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed, including occasional travel.

Job Summary

This high level position will entail managing daily research operations (population-based participant recruitment, Institutional Review Board (IRB) coordination, data entry, manuscript preparation, budgeting, supervising study staff) for a research study on covid-19 vaccination in eastern Kentucky. Must be able to interact effectively with participants over web and phone-based communications as well as in community locations and have strong research and time management skills.

A complete application includes a CV, Cover Letter, and at least 3 references (including names and contact information).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office; Qualtrics, REDCap or other online survey software, Stata, SPSS or SAS, NVIVO, online project management software; reference management software; Adobe. Driver’s License Preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s degree (Public Health, social/behavioral sciences, or related field) plus 3 or more years related experience in project management, training, IRB coordination, manuscript writing, database

Deadline to Apply
08/06/2026

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