Graduate Research Assistant at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

Bachelor’s Degree

GRA must have access to their own vehicle to conduct store audits in the local Fayette county area.

CITI Training to be obtained after hire. Driver’s license

Able to lift at least 25 lbs, repetitive motion, sitting for long periods of time

Monday – Friday, 20 hours/week

Qualified student applicants will work on two separate research projects: the AppalTRUST Regulatory Science Team study (AppalTRUST) and the Center for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco (CRST). Work will include:

The GRA will also work on the Center for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco (CRST) study conducting rapid surveillance of the tobacco marketing landscape in order to help inform regulation of tobacco products and help to reduce use. The GRA will have central responsibility to:

Please submit for the writing sample answers to the following questions:
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)?

Highly reliable, detail oriented, conscientious, strong oral and written communication skills, works well independently, but also team oriented

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.