Research Associate
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Research
Posted on May 14, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Research Associate
Requisition Number
RE45360
Working Title
Department Name
7H85R:SURGERY-RESEARCH
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,361-69,383/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Occasional standing and/or sitting for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Evenings and weekends as needed.
Job Summary
The Department of Surgery in the College of Medicine is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Vascular Surgery Research Associate.
This position is designed for candidates who are interested in gaining research experience to enhance their scientific background in preparation for obtaining residency or fellowship program positions.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in clinical research activities across a broad spectrum, including data warehouse requests, data processing and analysis, abstract and manuscript writing, under the mentorship of vascular surgery faculty members.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Strong interest in pursuing a career in surgery. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Familiarity and interest in learning data analysis software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS) and statistical methods. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Prior experience in clinical research, abstract and manuscript writing, and data analysis is preferred but not required.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
05/20/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Research Associate
Requisition Number
RE45360
Working Title
Department Name
7H85R:SURGERY-RESEARCH
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,361-69,383/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Occasional standing and/or sitting for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Evenings and weekends as needed.
Job Summary
The Department of Surgery in the College of Medicine is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Vascular Surgery Research Associate.
This position is designed for candidates who are interested in gaining research experience to enhance their scientific background in preparation for obtaining residency or fellowship program positions.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in clinical research activities across a broad spectrum, including data warehouse requests, data processing and analysis, abstract and manuscript writing, under the mentorship of vascular surgery faculty members.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Strong interest in pursuing a career in surgery. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Familiarity and interest in learning data analysis software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS) and statistical methods. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Prior experience in clinical research, abstract and manuscript writing, and data analysis is preferred but not required.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
05/20/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (hercjobs.org)
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- Careerbuilder.com
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
