University of Kentucky
Research Project Manager
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University of Kentucky is hiring a Research Project Manager. The role involves managing day-to-day operations for multiple NIH- and foundation-funded research projects, coordinating project planning across faculty and collaborators, tracking timelines, and ensuring clear communication. The manager will also handle grant administration, organize meetings and events, support scholarly product development, and assist with regulatory and IRB documentation as needed.
Highlights
- Manage operations and project planning for multiple research projects funded by NIH and foundations.
- Coordinate activities among faculty, trainees, staff, and external collaborators.
- Track timelines, deliverables, and maintain clear documentation and communication.
- Provide grant administration support including budget tracking and preparation of sponsor-facing reports.
- Organize meetings, events, travel, and manage agendas and action-item tracking.
- Support development and coordination of scholarly products such as manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
- Assist with regulatory and human subjects documentation and IRB coordination.
- Must handle supervisory responsibilities.
- Required qualifications: Master's degree and 4 years of related experience.
- Salary range: $52,021 to $85,800 per year.
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| Job Title | Research Project Manager |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE54724 |
| Working Title | Research Project Manager |
| Department Name | 7H100:Department of Neuroscience |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 46 |
| Salary Range | $52,021-85,800/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/Standing for long periods of time, lifting op to 25lbs. |
| Shift | 8 am to 5pm Monday through Friday. Some other times may be necessary based on specimen prcurement needs. |
| Job Summary | The Department of Neuroscience and the laboratory of Dr. Lance Johnson are seeking an experienced and highly organized Research Project Manager to provide day-to-day operations for multiple NIH- and foundation-funded research projects within the Johnson lab. This position will coordinate project planning and implementation across faculty, trainees, staff, and external collaborators; track timelines and deliverables; and ensure clear documentation, communication, and follow-through. The Project Manager will provide grant administration support including budget tracking, reporting timelines, and preparation of sponsor-facing materials (e.g., progress report components) in coordination with the PI and university partners. The role also includes organizing meetings, events, and travel; preparing agendas and action-item tracking; and supporting the development of scholarly products (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations) through coordination, editing support, and version control. Limited effort will support regulatory and human subjects documentation/IRB coordination as needed. The ideal candidate is professional, discreet, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative research environment. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/14/2026 |
| 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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