Research Project Manager

Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Occasionally lifting, pulling or pushing of objects up to 50 lbs. Shift Job Summary The 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). Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Some 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? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Project 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 Apply Deadline to Apply 09/02/2026 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 (*). Required Documents Curriculum Vita Cover Letter Optional Documents Specific Request 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Kentucky