Graduate Research Assistant

University of Kentucky • Lexington, Kentucky, United States • 1d ago

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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Job TitleGraduate Research AssistantRequisition NumberDU14360Department Name7H075:Center for Health Engagement and TransformationWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$30,000 with tuition reimbursement (summer tuition is not included)Type of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Related Experience
GRA must have access to their own vehicle to conduct store audits in the local Fayette county area.
Required License/Registration/Certification
CITI Training to be obtained after hire. Driver's license
Physical Requirements
Able to lift at least 25 lbs, repetitive motion, sitting for long periods of time
Shift
Monday - Friday, 20 hours/week
Job Summary
Qualified student applicants will work on two separate research projects: the AppalTRUST Regulatory Science Team study (AppalTRUST) and the Center for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco (CRST). Work will include:

Assisting with recruitment and follow-up protocols for the Appalachian Research Science Team by making follow-up phone calls and sending email/texts to potential participants and enrolling eligible participants in the AppalTRUST study.
Assisting with tracking AppalTRUST study participants for the duration of their time in the study.
Assisting with trouble-shooting technical issues

The GRA will also work on the Center for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco (CRST) study conducting rapid surveillance of the tobacco marketing landscape in order to help inform regulation of tobacco products and help to reduce use. The GRA will have central responsibility to:

Assisting with development of store audit materials and developing store lists
Providing feedback on survey items
Testing field data collection store audit instruments (mobile)
Following a protocol, conduct store audits in the local area, extensive training will be provided
Additional GRA tasks on both studies as assigned
The GRA will also have opportunities to develop conference abstracts, conduct analyses, and/or contribute to or lead manuscripts

Please submit for the writing sample answers to the following questions:
1. What is your interest in tobacco control research?
2. What experience, if any, have you had with conducting research out in the community (i.e., field data collection)?
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Highly reliable, detail oriented, conscientious, strong oral and written communication skills, works well independently, but also team oriented
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply03/31/2026Our 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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