Temporary Technical​/Paraprofessional

Job Title

Temporary Technical/Paraprofessional

DU14716

7H150:

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE

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

$15.30/hr

Temporary

Part-Time

Associates, Bachelors, or comparable hours

N/A

N/A

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

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.

• 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

No

(none provided)

07/27/2026

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