Graduate Student in public health, sociology, psychology, or similar field

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Sitting at computer work station for long periods of time

Monday – Friday, specific schedule TBD

The Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Graduate Research Assistant to work under Dr. Pamela Hull in the Community Impact Office for the 2022 – 2023 School Year. This position offers an intensive mentored training experience in community-engaged research, implementation science, and technology-based applications. The training experience includes working on all aspects of community engagement efforts and research projects, disseminating research findings, and developing a research agenda to prepare for transitioning to an independent community-engaged researcher and implementation scientist in a faculty position. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: assist with data collection and analysis, assist with development of intervention content, prepare measurement tools and study protocols, collaborate with community partners, plan and implement dissemination activities, prepare scientific manuscripts as lead author and co-author, present research at conferences, and submit at least one funding application.

This position will have a fully on-site work arrangement.

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.

Experience or demonstrated interest in implementation science, cancer prevention/control, health disparities, health behavior interventions, and/or evidence-based interventions/practices. 

Demonstrated experience of interest in cancer prevention and control (e.g., nutrition, physical activity, cancer screening) and demonstrated interest in community-engaged research and implementation science. Experience working with populations that experience health disparities, such as racial/ethnic minorities, rural, Appalachian, and/or low-income populations.