Assistant Researcher – University of Kansas
Listed on 2026-05-24
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Assistant Researcher – University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is seeking a post‑baccalaureate Research Assistant (title: Assistant Researcher) to support day‑to‑day research project and administrative operations at the Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment. This position offers excellent professional development opportunities, particularly for candidates seeking to expand an existing base of research experience and pursue future graduate training. The candidate must live or be willing to relocate to Lawrence, KS.
Responsibilities- Recruit, screen, enroll, and collect data from research participants.
- Manage lab databases and clean and analyze project data.
- Assist in preparing manuscripts for journal article publication.
- Prepare and distribute promotional materials for Cofrin Logan Center events.
- Coordinate and prepare documents for faculty and staff hires.
- Oversee and train research and administrative support staff (additional duties may be performed).
- Post‑baccalaureate education (bachelor’s degree or higher).
- Appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
Please submit an online application to employment.ku.edu/staff/32113 . A complete online application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications begins on 3/16/2026 and will continue until a qualified applicant pool has been identified.
Contact information to candidates:
Richard Yi at ryi
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