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| Job Title | Graduate Research Assistant KHP - Ickes |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU09011 |
| Department Name | 8G040:Kinesiology - Health Promotion |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $15,000-$16,000 academic year |
| Type of Position | Student |
| Position Time Status | Part-Time |
| Required Education | Graduate Student |
| Required Related Experience | N/A |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | N/A |
| Physical Requirements | N/A |
| Shift | 20 hours a week, hours and times per day will vary |
| Job Summary | Call for RA Applications: Application window: February 22, 2022 – March 30, 2022 The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion is seeking a dynamic research assistant to support health promotion research and intervention implementation science.
#iCANendthetrend welcomes applications for a graduate research assistantship focused on innovative, transdisciplinary and impactful health research. #iCANendthetrend’s research involves tobacco prevention, improving mental health outcomes, and educational program data analysis and evaluation. Graduate students from all disciplines, including social sciences, public health, business, education, and others, are welcome to apply. #iCANendthetrend research assistants will work with faculty engaged in a diverse array of research approaches, including community-based participatory research, survey design, intervention development, and dissemination and implementation. #iCANendthetrend research assistants will engage and support efforts in research conduct, development of presentations, abstracts, peer-reviewed manuscripts, professional networking, enriching activities (speaker series, workshops), mentoring undergraduate students, statistical analysis, grantsmanship, and development of communication and promotional materials. This is a part-time graduate research assistantship (20 hours/week) with a competitive stipend. A tuition scholarship will be requested, but cannot be guaranteed at this time. The start-date is August 15, 2022, but summer hours prior to start date may be available. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted beginning February 22, 2022. Interested individuals should send one PDF file to melinda.ickes@uky.edu that contains the following: 1. Cover letter outlining the applicant’s interest in tobacco prevention and health research and career aspirations 2. CV 3. A list of three references with contact information 4. One writing sample Thank you for your support, Melinda J. Ickes, PhD. Associate Professor, Health Promotion Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion Director, #iCANendthetrend University of Kentucky melinda.ickes@uky.edu Given the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to protect our university community including our students, staff, faculty and visitors, the University of Kentucky is requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all new hires prior to starting employment. Therefore, as of October 18, 2021, all new hires prior to their first day of employment must submit appropriate documentation showing, i) completion of the first vaccination against COVID-19, or ii) completion of the full vaccination series against COVID-19, or iii) approved exemption (medical contraindications or a sincerely held religious belief) through the formal exemption process from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For those employees who have completed the first vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment, the second vaccination (if applicable) must be completed following the vaccination recommended schedule to be considered fully vaccinated. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Research interest in tobacco prevention and health research and career aspirations. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Graduate students from all disciplines, including social sciences, public health, business, education, and others, are welcome to apply. Interest in tobacco prevention and health research and career aspirations |
| Deadline to Apply | 12/31/9999 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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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Posted: 2022-03-31 Expires: 2022-06-01
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