About the role
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
09/10/2026
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.
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