Graduate Research Assistant

Administrative Research Assistant Senior

Job Title - Administrative Research Assistant Senior

Department Name - Center for Health Engagement and Transformation

Work Location - Lexington, KY. Hybrid eligible

Grade Level - 42

Salary Range - $17.76-28.43/hour

Type of Position - Staff

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - BA

Required Related Experience - 2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification - None

Physical Requirements - Sitting and/or standing at the work station for extended periods. Lifting and/or carrying light weight objects up to 20 pounds

Shift - Monday-Friday, 8am 5pm; occasional weekends and evening

Job Summary - The Health and Aging from Multicultural Perspective Lab at the Center for Health, Engagement, and Transformation is seeking an individual to work on a grant-funded research study testing middle-to-late life adults on dementia risks. Duties include recruiting participants, collecting survey and neuropsychological data, and conducting qualitative interviews. The successful candidate will also assist with coordinating daily operations; drafting study materials; serving as a liaison; monitoring the study tracking system; performing statistical analyses; preparing reports; and performing other duties as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - Data collection knowledge; basic computer skills including MS windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; REDCap (or other survey platform); social media skills

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - Yes

Preferred Education/Experience - Bachelor's degree

Deadline to Apply - 08/06/2026

Our University Community - We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Describe your data collection experience (e.g., recruiting participants or administering surveys) (Open Ended Question)
2. * Describe your experience working with individuals in low-resourced communities. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter