Research Assistant/Associate

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 57,308,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington seeks a research assistant/associate to support a National Science Foundation funded project. The role involves collaborating with the project team to develop a validated assessment tool, test it with partners, and help complete project outcomes.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, analytic and statistical testing, manuscript development, presenting results, and working with partners.

Qualifications

• BA required; 2 years related experience.
• PhD candidate or graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Literature reviews.
• Analytic and statistical testing.
• Manuscript development.
• Presenting results/outcomes.
• Working with partners.

Skills

Literature reviews

Analytic testing

Statistical testing

Manuscript development

Presenting results

Partner collaboration

Education

BA

PhD candidate or graduate

Job description

Department Name 1B700:Institutional Research Analytics Support

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range

Salary Range $20 - $35/hr

Type of Position

Type of Position Temporary

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

BA

Required Related Experience

2y

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs., sitting for long periods of time, standing in one place for long periods of time

Shift

Mon-Fri, 8-5, 20 – 37.5/wk

Job Summary

This position will act as the research assistant/associate for a grant funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation. The person in this role will work with the project team to develop a validated assessment tool, test the tool with partners and complete project outcomes.

• literature reviews,
• analytic and statistical testing,
• manuscript development,
• presenting results/outcomes,
• and working with partners.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

PhD graduate or candidate

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/29/2026

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