Research Project Manager

Compensation

$

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job TitleResearch Project ManagerRequisition NumberRE55496Working TitleDepartment Name7H460:FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINEWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level46Salary Range$53,061-87,526/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: Related Experience4 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationNone

Physical RequirementsSitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Occasionally lifting, pulling or pushing of objects up to 50 lbs.

ShiftMonday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Job SummaryThe Department of Family & Community Medicine research lab is seeking an individual for management of several ongoing and upcoming research projects.

Duties will include program administration, study protocol implementation, research subject recruitment, coordination and database management, quality assurance, research operations oversight, reporting and compliance oversight, supervision of research staff, training of personnel on research protocols and policies, assistance with data cleaning, manuscript publication process, assistance with grant writing and submission, and other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI).

On Specific Request #1: Optional-attach a writing sample.

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesSome skills with data bases, data management and cleaning, Qualtrics/REDCap, PowerPoint, excellent communication skills, excellent organization, able to engage in problem solving, budgeting, personnel training

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceProject Management certification, qualitative or quantitative research experience, clinical trial protocols

Master’s with 4+ years of research project management and 2+ years supervision of research tasks and training staff preferred; Strong Qualtrics/REDCap skills preferred; data management and analyses skills preferred

Deadline to Apply09/02/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents1. Curriculum Vita

1. Cover Letter

Optional Documents1. Specific Request 1

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities

PI286614549

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

RE55496