Student Research Assistant for E. Smith

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks a Student Research Assistant to support an academic project examining consumer technology and corporate digital practices. The student will gain hands-on experience collecting and analyzing real-world data from online sources, including historical web data and datasets.

The role emphasizes careful data collection, cleanup, and analysis, with a focus on reproducible results and critical thinking about digital platforms and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and an interest in technology or data analytics.
• Prior data collection or research experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Historical web research
• Web scraping and data collection
• Dataset construction
• Data cleaning
• Statistical analysis
• Analytical tools and techniques

Skills

Data analytics

Web scraping

Data collection

Historical data

Datasets management

Statistical analysis

Emerging technologies

Education

Enrolled University of Kentucky student

Tools

Analytical tools

Job description

Department Name 8F240:Dept of Marketing and Supply Chain

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range

Salary Range $15.00 per hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Student

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Part-Time

Required Education

Must be an enrolled University of Kentucky student

Required Related Experience

Prior data collection or research experience is helpful, but not required

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Long periods of sitting, ability to view and analyze various technology and digital sources

Shift

Days, nights/weekends when needed

Job Summary

Student Research Assistant – Web Data Collection and Analytics
We are seeking a student research assistant to support an academic research project examining consumer technology and corporate digital practices.
The student will gain hands-on experience collecting and analyzing real-world data from online sources. Responsibilities may include historical web research, web scraping, data collection, dataset construction, data cleaning, and statistical analysis.
Generative AI tools may not be used for data collection.
This position provides hands-on experience with:

• Data analytics and research
• Web scraping and data collection
• Historical web and internet data
• Building and managing real-world datasets
• Analytical tools and statistical analysis
• Digital platforms and emerging technologies

This position requires:
Strong attention to detail, reliability, and an interest in technology or data analytics. Prior data collection or research experience is helpful but not required.
The project may ultimately contribute to a peer-reviewed academic research paper.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong attention to detail, reliability, and an interest in technology or data analytics. Prior data collection or research experience is helpful but not required.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Must be an enrolled University of Kentucky student. Prior data collection or research experience is helpful, but not required

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/30/2026

Our University Community

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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.

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