Graduate Research Assistant

Position Title

Graduate Research Assistant (Center for Health Engagement & Transformation – DU14360) – University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.

Qualified student applicants will work on two research projects: the Appal

TRUST Regulatory Science Team study and the Center for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco (CRST). Responsibilities include recruiting and tracking participants, troubleshooting technical issues, conducting store audits, and contributing to analyses and manuscripts.

• Assist with recruitment and follow‑up protocols for Appal
  
  TRUST by making phone calls and sending email/texts to potential participants and enrolling eligible participants.
• Track Appal
  
  TRUST study participants throughout their participation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Assist with development of store audit materials and store lists for CRST.
• Provide feedback on survey items.
• Test field data collection store audit instruments (mobile).
• Conduct store audits in the local Fayette County area following the protocol.
• Additional tasks on both studies as assigned.
• Opportunities to develop conference abstracts, conduct analyses, and contribute to or lead manuscripts.

Bachelor's degree. Must have access to own vehicle to conduct store audits in local Fayette County area. CITI training to be obtained after hire. Driver's license. Able to lift at least 25 lbs, perform repetitive motion, sit for long periods.

Highly reliable, detail oriented, conscientious, strong oral and written communication skills, works well independently and as part of a team.

No supervisory responsibilities.

Not specified.

03/31/2026.

None specified.

University of Kentucky is an Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran status. The University follows federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and requires pre‑employment screenings including background check and drug screen as applicable.

We value the well‑being of our employees and are dedicated to a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. The University follows all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings.

1. What is your interest in tobacco control research?

2. What experience, if any, have you had with conducting research out in the community (i.e., field data collection)?