STEPS Research Assistant

Job Title
STEPS Research Assistant


Requisition Number
TE08482


Department Name
7H150:BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$17.41/hr


Type of Position
Temporary


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Bachelors or equivalent



Required Related Experience

Experience in research, community outreach, data collection, and report writing



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Physical Requirements

Sitting and/or standing at the work station for extended periods.
Lifting and/or carrying light weight objects up to 20 pounds.



Shift

Days, Monday-Friday; occasional weekends and evenings. 20 hours/week



Job Summary

The Health and Aging from Minority Perspective Lab at the Center for Health Equity Transformation is seeking an individual to work on a grant-funded research study testing middle-to-late life adults on dementia risks.



Duties include recruiting participants, collecting survey and neuropsychological data, and conducting qualitative interviews. The successful candidate will also assist with coordinating daily operations; drafting study materials; serving as a liaison; monitoring the study tracking system; performing statistical analyses; preparing reports; and performing other duties as assigned



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Data collection knowledge; basic computer skills including MS windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; REDCap (or other survey platform); social media skills



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelors Degree with previous experience working in a research lab



Deadline to Apply
09/30/2024


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