Research Project Manager

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks a Research Project Manager for the Kentucky Drug Overdose Biosurveillance Program. This role will develop systems, processes, and procedures for state biosurveillance programs and lead day-to-day supervision of the statewide biosurveillance team.

Responsibilities include conducting epidemiologic analyses of biosurveillance data, preparing program reports and grant narratives, developing IRB protocols, and collaborating with faculty to evaluate and communicate

Qualifications

• Requires MA or equivalent; Masters in Epidemiology preferred.
• Experience with biosurveillance or epidemiologic analysis is a plus.
• Ability to conduct data management and analyses using statistical software (SAS/R).

Responsibilities

• Develop systems, processes, and procedures for state biosurveillance programs.
• Conduct overdose biosurveillance using multiple data sources and prepare program reports.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision, coaching and evaluation of program staff.
• Develop IRB protocols and modification, and manage grants/narratives.

Skills

Data analysis

Education

MA

Masters in Epidemiology

Tools

SAS

R/R-Studio

Job description

Job Title

Research Project Manager

Requisition Number

RE56049

Working Title

Biosurveillance Project Manager

Department Name

7P210:KY INJURY PREV & RESEARCH CTR

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

46

Salary Range

$53,061-87,526/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 pounds, sitting for extended periods of time, etc.)

Shift

Primarily days. Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed.

Job Summary

The Kentucky Drug Overdose Biosurveillance Program Manager will develop systems, processes, and procedures for state biosurveillance programs. This position will be responsible for conducting overdose biosurveillance using multiple data sources; collaborating and developing biosurveillance program reports and grants management, including budget and grant narrative revisions; creating IRB protocols and modifications; establishing letters of agreement and consultant agreements; providing day to day leadership, supervision, coaching, and evaluation of the statewide biosurveillance program and related personnel; conducting epidemiologic analyses of biosurveillance data and developing and disseminating biosurveillance data products for stakeholders; collaborating with center faculty and staff on program evaluation and use of evaluation results to inform stakeholders and leverage sustainability funds; and analyzing population-based and other epidemiologic data on substance use, recovery, injury, and related public health topics and developing reports and other data result outputs.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Must be able to conduct data management and analysis using SAS or R/R-Studio, or other statistical analytic software.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Masters in Epidemiology

Deadline to Apply

10/14/2026

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.