Student Work Study for Food Insecurity

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Student Laboratory Technician to assist in Dr. Green’s food insecurity study on the Richmond Campus.

The student will recruit participants, conduct interviews, and gain training in research ethics and methods. They will learn data analysis and presentation, and present preliminary results at EKU’s University Presentation Showcase, with opportunities to share findings at additional conferences in Fall 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• Visa sponsorship considered case-by-case depending on unit needs and qualifications.
• Completion of confidentiality, data safety & security trainings may be required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit research participants and conduct interviews for the food insecurity study.
• Gain training in research ethics, research methods, data analysis, and data presentation.
• Present preliminary results at EKU’s University Presentation Showcase and possibly at other conferences.

Skills

Recruitment

Interviewing

Data analysis

Data presentation

Education

Enrolled at EKU

Job description

Title: Student Laboratory Technician

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 3-20

Additional Schedule Details: Fall 2026

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $15.00/hour

Contact Person: Carissa Brown

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The research assistant will be responsible for recruiting research participants and conducting interviews with participants in Dr. Green’s ongoing food insecurity research project. Students will gain training in research ethics, research methods, data analysis, and data presentation. Students will present preliminary results of the research at EKU’s University Presentation Showcase and possibly additional conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled at EKU.

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: This position may require completion of confidentiality, data safety & security, or other trainings.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.