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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleResearch CoordinatorRequisition NumberRE52755Working TitleDepartment Name40546:Center for the EnvironmentWork LocationEast Palestine, OHGrade Level43Salary Range$19.18-30.68/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

MS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/CertificationNone.Physical RequirementsAbility to sit for long periods; ability to drive to community locations; ability to communicate with various audiencesShiftWill require some weekends.Job SummaryThis 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.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply01/14/2026Our University CommunityWe 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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