STEPS Research Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Health and Aging from Multicultural Perspectives Lab at the Center for Health, Engagement and Transformation seeks 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

Qualifications

• Experience in research settings and ability to collect data across multiple modalities.
• Experience drafting materials and coordinating study activities.
• Ability to coordinate daily lab operations and liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants for the study.
• Collect survey and neuropsychological data.
• Conduct qualitative interviews.
• Coordinate daily operations of the study.
• Draft study materials and reports.
• Monitor study tracking systems and perform analyses.
• Prepare reports and present findings.

Skills

Research

Data collection

Report writing

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

REDCap

MS Office

Job description

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?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelors Degree with previous experience working in a research lab

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/20/2026

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