Research Program Manager at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Research Program Manager
Requisition Number	RE46872
Working Title
Department Name	7H150:BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	44
Salary Range	$43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	sitting for long periods of time, lifting <10 lbs
Shift	Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Job Summary	The candidate will work under the guidance of Dr. Darlingtina Esiaka within the Center for Health Equity Transformation, specifically conducting research on social determinants of health and aging outcomes. The candidate will receive robust training and mentorship from Dr. Esiaka. The duties of this position may include running cancer and dementia research protocol session with human volunteers that will include collecting behavioral data; participant recruitment; develop and evaluate new research techniques and procedures; collect data within community setting; perform statistical analyses independently; overseeing research infrastructure including subject payment budgets, supplies and record keeping; and preparing data for presentation and publication support as well as assisting in the preparation of progress reports and grant applications. The candidate may also travel for presentation of scientific findings at national conferences. The scholar will assist in the design, conducting, analysis, preparation, and dissemination of cancer and dementia health disparities research. The candidate must be competent in critical thinking skills, literature reviewing, and have pre-requisite training in health-related profession, biomedical sciences, epidemiology, or biostatistics.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access); Qualtrics, REDCap or other online survey software, Stata, SPSS or SAS, online project management software; Adobe; ArcGIS a plus
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Master’s degree (Public Health, social/behavioral sciences, or related field) plus two or more years related experience in project management, training, IRB coordination, manuscript writing, database management, and survey design preferred.
Deadline to Apply	10/20/2024
Our University Community	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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 check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Have you published within a peer-reviewed scientific journal?

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Have you taken a biostatistics course at a research institution?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Have you worked on a research project?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * University of Kentucky College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK College of Medicine, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK College of Medicine values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * University of Kentucky College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK College of Medicine Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
   • Yes.
   • No.
6. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Writing Sample
2. Academic Transcript

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