Graduate Research Assistant

Graduate Research Assistant

Job Title - Graduate Research Assistant

Department Name - CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Salary Range - 34,230-34,730

Type of Position - Student

Position Time Status - Part-Time

Required Education - A Doctoral student in public health, sociology, psychology or similar field preferred

Required Related Experience - Microsoft Office Suite, REDCap, CANVAS, EndNote

Physical Requirements - Sitting at computer work station for long periods of time. Repetitive motion.

Shift - Monday-Friday, specific schedule to TBD

Job Summary - We are seeking a Doctoral student to work up to 20 hours a week. Looking for experience in conducting literature reviews, assisting with research and evaluation activities, such as the development of REDCap survey instruments, data collection, coding qualitative data in interview transcripts, assisting with qualitative data analysis, and contributing to the preparation of presentations, reports, and manuscripts.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - REDCap, data collection, qualitative data analysis, preparing manuscripts, literature reviews

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - A Doctoral student in public health, sociology, psychology or similar field, REDCap, data collection, coding qualitative data, literature reviews, manuscript writing preferred.

Deadline to Apply - 08/24/2026

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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents