University of Kentucky
Research Education Specialist
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Lexington, KY
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Full-Time
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$44K - $70K
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Research
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March 18th, 2026
IRB
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Kentucky is hiring a Research Education Specialist. This role involves documenting researcher educational training requests, developing and presenting educational materials for researchers, assisting in training Office of Research Integrity staff and IRB members, and delivering educational content to faculty, staff, and students.
Highlights
- Document researcher educational training requests
- Develop, present, and implement standard educational materials for researchers
- Assist in training Office of Research Integrity (ORI) staff and new Institutional Review Board (IRB) members
- Present ORI educational materials to research faculty, staff, and student groups
- Required proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database use
- Salary range: $43,805-70,075 per year
- Requires a Master's degree (MA) and at least 1 year of related experience
- No supervisory responsibilities
- Position is full-time staff employment with Monday-Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm schedule
- Department: Office of Research Integrity
Research Education Specialist Full Description
Research Education Specialist
Posting Details
Job Title | Research Education Specialist
Requisition Number | RE53589
Working Title |
Department Name | 40148:Office of Research Integrity
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; and repetitive motion related to computer use.
Shift | Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Job Summary | The University of Kentucky’s Office of Research Integrity is hiring a Research Education Specialist.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to …
documenting researcher educational training requests assisting with the development, presentation, and implementation of standard educational materials for researchers assisting in the education and training of ORI staff and new IRB members presenting ORI educational materials to research faculty, staff, and student groups
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Using and working within a database
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 03/18/2026
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.
Requisition Number | RE53589
Working Title |
Department Name | 40148:Office of Research Integrity
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; and repetitive motion related to computer use.
Shift | Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Job Summary | The University of Kentucky’s Office of Research Integrity is hiring a Research Education Specialist.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to …
documenting researcher educational training requests assisting with the development, presentation, and implementation of standard educational materials for researchers assisting in the education and training of ORI staff and new IRB members presenting ORI educational materials to research faculty, staff, and student groups
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Using and working within a database
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 03/18/2026
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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