Graduate Student Worker

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Graduate Student Worker to support evaluation activities for a state-wide lung cancer screening program on the Richmond Campus. The role involves weekly supervision, literature research, protocol development, and hands-on data collection and analysis in a collaborative, multi-institutional team.

The position requires active enrollment at EKU, with a preferred MPH student who has completed at least 12 credit hours.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• Preferred MPH student who has completed at least 12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation of a statewide lung cancer screening program.
• Participate in weekly supervision and project team meetings.
• Conduct background research on lung cancer trends, screening programs, and state initiatives.
• Assist in protocol development, IRB preparation, and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Revise interview guides and create recruitment materials.
• Schedule and conduct virtual key informant interviews; perform thematic analysis.

Education

Must be enrolled at EKU

Current MPH student with at least 12 credit hours

Job description

Title: Graduate Student Worker

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 24R000 - College of Health Sciences

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: up to 10 hours

Posted Salary Grade: $15.00 per hour

Retirement: None

Contact Person: Michelyn Bhandari

Job Summary/Basic Functions

A graduate student worker is sought to support the evaluation of a statewide lung cancer screening program. This position involves active participation in weekly supervision and project team meetings, background research on lung cancer trends, screening programs, and state-specific initiatives, as well as contributions to protocol development, IRB preparation, and qualitative data collection and analysis. The graduate student worker will assist in revising interview guides, creating recruitment materials, scheduling and conducting virtual key informant interviews, and/or performing thematic analysis of findings. This role provides a hands-on opportunity to apply public health evaluation skills in a real-world context while collaborating with a multi-institutional team committed to improving lung cancer outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current MPH student who has completed at least 12 hours

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Grant

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: 24 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time