WRAP_Student_Research_Assistant_Advancing_Interior_Design_Practices

Job Title
WRAP_Student_Research_Assistant_Advancing_Interior_Design_Practices


Requisition Number
DU13904


Department Name
8N500:Sch of Interiors:Planning/Strategy/Desig


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 enrolled at the University of Kentucky as a full-time student.



Required Related Experience

Must be able to work as a team, share research data, along with good communication skills.



Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a



Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.



Shift

Varies



Job Summary

Through socially responsible and critically engaged research, student researchers will contribute to advancing interior design practices that create meaningful impact both locally and globally. In this role, students will:

· Collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary teams on projects that address pressing societal challenges, including disasters facing Kentuckians, community resilience, and sustainable design.

· Participate in hands-on research activities such as data collection, design analysis, literature review, and documentation of design interventions.

· Support the development of innovative design strategies that prioritize culturally responsive and community-centered approaches.

· Engage in reflective practice, contributing insights that inform both academic scholarship and real-world applications of interior design.

· Develop professional research skills, including critical thinking, project management, and effective communication of design research outcomes.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Through socially responsible and critically engaged research, student researchers will contribute to advancing interior design practices that create meaningful impact both locally and globally. In this role, students will:

· Collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary teams on projects that address pressing societal challenges, including disasters facing Kentuckians, community resilience, and sustainable design.

· Participate in hands-on research activities such as data collection, design analysis, literature review, and documentation of design interventions.

· Support the development of innovative design strategies that prioritize culturally responsive and community-centered approaches.

· Engage in reflective practice, contributing insights that inform both academic scholarship and real-world applications of interior design.

· Develop professional research skills, including critical thinking, project management, and effective communication of design research outcomes.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Some experience with gathering data and research skills.



Deadline to Apply
09/19/2025


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