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Research Coordinator

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $19 - $31 per Hour

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🗓️ June 2nd, 2025

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University of Kentucky is hiring a Research Coordinator. The role involves managing a NIDA-funded multi-site study focusing on drug use disorders among underserved groups, coordinating day-to-day project operations, conducting data collection, and supervising interviewers in the field. The position requires frequent travel to project sites. 

Highlights 

  • Direct daily operations of a multi-site research project.
  • Conduct data collection and supervise field interviewers.
  • Travel frequently to project sites in different counties.
  • Coordinate recruitment and interviews with adult participants.
  • Experience in project coordination and data collection.
  • Experience with human subjects research protocols preferred.
  • Salary ranges from $19.18 to $30.68 per hour.
  • MS degree is required, along with at least 1 year of related experience.
  • Knowledge of IRB policies and fiduciary management of grant budgets is preferred.

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Research Coordinator
Posting Details
 Posting Details 
Job Title  | Research Coordinator
Requisition Number  | RE50498
Working Title  |
Department Name  | 8G030:Educational, School and Counseling Psych
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 43
Salary Range  | $19.18-30.68/hour
Type of Position  | Staff
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  | MS
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 and standing for long periods of time
Shift  | Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Job Summary  | We are seeking a research coordinator for a NIDA funded study on drug use disorders among underserved groups. This Research Coordinator will be conducting a multi-site data (Jefferson County and Fayette County) collection project focused on drug use disorders. The Research Coordinator in this position will direct all day-to-day operations of a large federally funded, multi-site research project that will need to recruit and interview adults across the lifespan. The Research Coordinator will directly supervise interviewers working in the field. Frequent travel to downtown Louisville (Jefferson County) will be a requirement for this position.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | None
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience  | Previous experience with project coordination, data collection, human subjects research protocols and experience working with individuals with mental health and drug use disorders preferred. Experience with fiduciary management of grant budgets and familiarity with IRB policies and procedures are preferred.
Deadline to Apply  | 06/06/2025
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.


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 background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Explain your experience supervising others and describe your management style. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Please describe your grant account management experience. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Please describe your experience with multi-tasking and working in a fast paced environment. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  4. * Please describe your experience managing a large project 
    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

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