University of Kentucky
Job Title
Research Coordinator
Requisition Number RE52755
Department Name 40546:Center for the Environment
Work Location East Palestine, OH
Grade Level 43
Salary Range $19.18-30.68/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience 1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification None.
Physical Requirements Ability to sit for long periods; ability to drive to community locations; ability to communicate with various audiences
Shift Will require some weekends.
Job Summary This role is responsible for coordinating and overseeing community-engaged research activities. Key duties include planning, organizing, and facilitating local research meetings such as the Community Advisory Board and the Clinical and Public Health Taskforce, including agenda development, meeting facilitation, and documentation. The position ensures research activities align with community goals and serves as the primary liaison between the Principal Investigator, the university, and community partners.
The role also leads communication and outreach efforts, including collaborating on the design and dissemination of study advertisements, managing research-related social media and promotional materials, and coordinating participant recruitment. Additional responsibilities include representing the research at local events, hosting community information sessions, and assisting with communications and progress updates to funding agencies.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Deadline to Apply 01/14/2026
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.
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Requisition Number RE52755
Department Name 40546:Center for the Environment
Work Location East Palestine, OH
Grade Level 43
Salary Range $19.18-30.68/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience 1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification None.
Physical Requirements Ability to sit for long periods; ability to drive to community locations; ability to communicate with various audiences
Shift Will require some weekends.
Job Summary This role is responsible for coordinating and overseeing community-engaged research activities. Key duties include planning, organizing, and facilitating local research meetings such as the Community Advisory Board and the Clinical and Public Health Taskforce, including agenda development, meeting facilitation, and documentation. The position ensures research activities align with community goals and serves as the primary liaison between the Principal Investigator, the university, and community partners.
The role also leads communication and outreach efforts, including collaborating on the design and dissemination of study advertisements, managing research-related social media and promotional materials, and coordinating participant recruitment. Additional responsibilities include representing the research at local events, hosting community information sessions, and assisting with communications and progress updates to funding agencies.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Deadline to Apply 01/14/2026
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.
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