Temporary Technical​/Paraprofessional

Work Location Off Campus/Remote work possible. Travel required to study sites in Jessamine and Lee Counties.

Salary Range $15.30/hr

Type of Position Temporary

Position Time Status Part-Time

Required Education Associates, Bachelors, or comparable hours

Required Related Experience N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification N/A

Physical Requirements Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion. Travel required to study sites in Jessamine and Lee Counties.

Shift M-F; variable. 10-20 hours/week

Seeking a motivated person for a research assistant position on a federally-funded HIV prevention grant. With supervision from the research coordinator, perform research tasks including screening for study eligibility, informed consent, enrollment, and survey data collection administration. Manage participant incentive payments and study documentation. Engage in regular communication and meetings with the PI and research coordinator.

• Screen participants for study eligibility
• Obtain informed consent
• Enroll participants
• Administer survey data collection
• Manage participant incentive payments
• Maintain accurate study documentation
• Communicate and meet regularly with the PI and research coordinator

• Familiarity with psychosocial or behavioral research
• Experience with quantitative research methods and survey data collection
• Comfort with Microsoft programs including Word and Excel
• Knowledge of video conferencing platforms such as Zoom
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Content knowledge of substance use disorder is a plus

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.

Final date to receive applications 07/06/2026