WRAP-Product Design_Student_Research_Assistant

Job Title
WRAP-Product Design_Student_Research_Assistant


Requisition Number
DU13931


Department Name
8N700:Product Design


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
Starting at $15.00 per hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Kentucky.



Required Related Experience

Research experience in analyzing data, writing research reports, and basic quantitative data analysis.



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Physical Requirements

Lift up to 50 pounds.



Shift

Varies



Job Summary

In search of a student research assistant to work on a research project related to student design prototyping. Responsibilities include research tasks: analyzing design student prototypes by scoring and categorizing prototypes, basic quantitative data analysis, undergoing IRB training, and writing research reports. Responsibilities also include prototyping tasks: repairing and/or improving existing prototypes to make them usable for the end user.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate should have hands on design prototyping skills and knowledge of multiple design prototyping processes, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

The ideal candidate should have hands on design prototyping skills and knowledge of multiple design prototyping processes, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.



Deadline to Apply
10/02/2025


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