STEPS Research Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Health and Aging from Multicultural Perspectives Lab at the Center for Health, Engagement and Transformation is seeking a STEPS Research Assistant to support a grant-funded dementia risk study. You will recruit participants, collect survey and neuropsychological data, and conduct qualitative interviews.

The role also involves coordinating daily operations, drafting study materials, serving as a liaison, monitoring the tracking system, and assisting with analyses and reporting.

Formación

• Experience in research, community outreach, data collection, and report writing.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required for consideration.

Responsabilidades

• Recruit participants for the study.
• Collect survey and neuropsychological data.
• Conduct qualitative interviews.
• Coordinate daily study operations and draft materials.
• Monitor the study tracking system and prepare reports.

Conocimientos

Data collection

MS Windows

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

REDCap

Social media

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Herramientas

REDCap

MS Windows

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Posting Details

Job Title STEPS Research Assistant

Requisition Number TE09495

Department Name 7H150:BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range $17.41/hour

Type of Position Temporary

Position Time Status Part-Time

Required Education Bachelors or equivalent

Required Related Experience Experience in research, community outreach, data collection, and report writing

Required License/Registration/Certification N/A

Physical Requirements Sitting and/or standing at the work station for extended periods. Lifting and/or carrying light weight objects up to 20 pounds.

Shift Days, Monday-Friday; occasional weekends and evenings.

Job Summary

The Health and Aging from Multicultural Perspectives Lab at the Center for Health, Engagement and Transformation is seeking an individual to work on a grant funded research study testing middle-to-late life adults on dementia risks.
Duties include recruiting participants, collecting survey and neuropsychological data, and conducting qualitative interviews. The successful candidate will also assist with coordinating daily operations; drafting study materials; serving as a liaison; monitoring the study tracking system; performing statistical analyses; preparing reports; and performing other duties as assigned

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Data collection knowledge; basic computer skills including MS windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; REDCap (or other survey platform); social media skills

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelors Degree with previous experience working in a research lab

Deadline to Apply

10/20/2026

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