Graduate Research Assistant

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University's Richmond Campus seeks a Graduate Research Assistant to support the Department Chair and faculty with literature searches, data collection and analysis, coding, and writing for professional audiences on policing, victimization, and violence prevention.

The role involves preparing reports and articles and delivering presentations, with up to 20 hours per week as a graduate assistant. Enrollment as an EKU student is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• Sponsorship: Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Funding Source: Institutional.
• Open Until Filled: Yes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department Chair and faculty with literature searches and data collection.
• Perform data analysis and coding as needed for research projects.
• Prepare reports and articles and deliver presentations for professional audiences.
• Support topics related to policing, victimization, and violence prevention.

Skills

Literature searches

Data collection

Data analysis

Coding

Report writing

Article writing

Presentations

Education

Enrolled as graduate student at EKU

Job description

Title: Graduate Research Assistant

Position Type: Graduate Assistant

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

Hours Per Week: Up to 20 hours

Contact Person: David May

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The graduate student will assist the Department Chair, Faculty member with literature searches, data collection, data analysis, coding, report and article writing, and presentations for professional audiences around topics related to policing, victimization, and violence prevention.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications:Must be enrolled at EKU

Sponsorship:Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Fi lled: Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 21 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time