University of Kentucky
Job Title
Research Project Manager Requisition Number
RE52415 Department Name
7H150:BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Work Location
Lexington, KY Grade Level
46 Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year Type of Position
Staff Position Time Status
Full-Time Required Education
MA Required Related Experience
4 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification
None Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods, repetitive motion Shift
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours as needed based on workload demands. Job Summary
The UK Center for Drug and Alcohol Research seeks a Research Project Manager with a behavioral health background to provide oversight and management of the services components of a large scale, NIH funded clinical trial. Study participants will include women with a history of substance use disorder, including with co-occurring mental health conditions. This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary research team working across multiple projects, including the Justice Community Overdose Innovation Network (JCOIN)-Phase II study, which will involve the provision of telehealth assessments across multiple rural county jails to determine the level of care and provide referrals for incarcerated women in rural jails preparing for community reentry. Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all study interventions. Establish SOPs for the coordination of services on a broad scale. Communicate with the research team and other practitioners (e.g., recovery coaches, community behavioral health providers). Supervise clinically-oriented staff. Oversee clinical data coordination and management. Engage in ongoing research product dissemination. IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered). Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Candidate should possess attention to detail, listening and excellent communication skills Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes Preferred Education/Experience
Candidate should have a Master’s Degree in a Social Work or Counseling related field with three or more years of equivalent related experience preferred. Deadline to Apply
11/30/2025 Our University Community
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. Equivalencies
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Research Project Manager Requisition Number
RE52415 Department Name
7H150:BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Work Location
Lexington, KY Grade Level
46 Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year Type of Position
Staff Position Time Status
Full-Time Required Education
MA Required Related Experience
4 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification
None Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods, repetitive motion Shift
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours as needed based on workload demands. Job Summary
The UK Center for Drug and Alcohol Research seeks a Research Project Manager with a behavioral health background to provide oversight and management of the services components of a large scale, NIH funded clinical trial. Study participants will include women with a history of substance use disorder, including with co-occurring mental health conditions. This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary research team working across multiple projects, including the Justice Community Overdose Innovation Network (JCOIN)-Phase II study, which will involve the provision of telehealth assessments across multiple rural county jails to determine the level of care and provide referrals for incarcerated women in rural jails preparing for community reentry. Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all study interventions. Establish SOPs for the coordination of services on a broad scale. Communicate with the research team and other practitioners (e.g., recovery coaches, community behavioral health providers). Supervise clinically-oriented staff. Oversee clinical data coordination and management. Engage in ongoing research product dissemination. IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered). Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Candidate should possess attention to detail, listening and excellent communication skills Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes Preferred Education/Experience
Candidate should have a Master’s Degree in a Social Work or Counseling related field with three or more years of equivalent related experience preferred. Deadline to Apply
11/30/2025 Our University Community
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. Equivalencies
Click here for more information about equivalencies:: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
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