University of Kentucky
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University of Kentucky is hiring a Research Project Manager to oversee daily research operations including participant recruitment, IRB coordination, data management, manuscript preparation, budgeting, and staff supervision for a COVID-19 vaccination study in eastern Kentucky. The role requires effective communication with participants via web, phone, and community settings while managing research and time efficiently.
Highlights
- Manage daily research operations for a COVID-19 vaccination study in eastern Kentucky.
- Coordinate Institutional Review Board (IRB) activities and supervise study staff.
- Handle participant recruitment, data entry, manuscript preparation, and budgeting.
- Use software such as Microsoft Office, Qualtrics, REDCap, Stata, SPSS or SAS, NVIVO, project management, reference management, and Adobe.
- Requires a Master's degree, preferably in Public Health or social/behavioral sciences, with at least 4 years of related experience.
- Preferred experience in project management, IRB coordination, manuscript writing, and database management.
- Compensation range: $53,061 to $87,526 per year.
- Work involves primarily Monday to Friday daytime hours with occasional travel.
- Position includes supervisory responsibilities over study staff.
- Department: Department of Epidemiology & Environmental Health.
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| Job Title | Research Project Manager |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE55198 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 7P170:Dept of Epidemiology & Environ Health |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 46 |
| Salary Range | $53,061-87,526/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 | 4 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time, lifting <10 lbs |
| Shift | Primarily days Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed, including occasional travel. |
| Job Summary | This high level position will entail managing daily research operations (population-based participant recruitment, Institutional Review Board (IRB) coordination, data entry, manuscript preparation, budgeting, supervising study staff) for a research study on covid-19 vaccination in eastern Kentucky. Must be able to interact effectively with participants over web and phone-based communications as well as in community locations and have strong research and time management skills. A complete application includes a CV, Cover Letter, and at least 3 references (including names and contact information). |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Microsoft Office; Qualtrics, REDCap or other online survey software, Stata, SPSS or SAS, NVIVO, online project management software; reference management software; Adobe. Driver’s License Preferred. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Master’s degree (Public Health, social/behavioral sciences, or related field) plus 3 or more years related experience in project management, training, IRB coordination, manuscript writing, database |
| Deadline to Apply | 08/06/2026 |
| 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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