Entry-Level Medical Humanities Research Associate

University of Pikeville; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 9,900 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Pikeville in Pikeville, KY seeks a part-time Medical Humanities Research Assistant to support interdisciplinary research at the intersection of medicine, ethics, humanities, and community health. The student will assist with literature reviews, data collection, and dissemination while developing research and professional skills in an academic setting.

Responsibilities include preparing summaries, organizing data, collaborating with faculty and staff, and contributing to grant

Qualifications

• Current UPIKE student in good academic standing.
• Strong written, communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to conduct academic research and use databases, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and related technology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow ethical research practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and summarize relevant healthcare and medical humanities research. (CT, T, CSD)
• Collect, organize, and manage research data while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards. (CT, P, T)
• Prepare research summaries, bibliographies, briefs, presentations, posters, manuscripts, and grant materials. (C, CT, T, CSD)
• Participate in research meetings and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners. (C, TW, P)
• Support community-engaged research, including outreach, surveys, interviews, and educational activities. (C, TW, CTR)
• Use research software and digital tools to maintain data, files, and project documentation. (T, CT, P)
• Analyze findings, identify trends, and contribute to research reports. (CT, C)
• Manage assignments and deadlines independently while demonstrating initiative and professional growth. (CSD, L, P)

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Critical Thinking

Community Transformation

Leadership

Technology

Education

Current UPIKE student in good academic standing

Tools

Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

Research databases

Job description

University of Pikeville in Pikeville, KY seeks a part-time Medical Humanities Research Assistant to support interdisciplinary research at the intersection of medicine, ethics, humanities, and community health. The student will assist with literature reviews, data collection, and dissemination while developing research and professional skills in an academic setting.

Responsibilities include preparing summaries, organizing data, collaborating with faculty and staff, and contributing to grant