Research Assistant

Job Title
Research Assistant

Requisition Number
DU15215

Department Name
8M500:School of Information Science

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$15.00 / hour

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Current UK graduate student. Graduate students from all disciplines, including library science, communication, education, and others are welcome to apply.

Required Related Experience

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time at a computer.

Shift

10 hours per week.

Job Summary

A faculty member in the School of Information Science is seeking to hire an hourly graduate student assistant to provide support for journal editorial duties and various research projects during the Spring 2027 semester.

Responsibilities include assisting with: identification of potential reviewers for journal manuscripts; manuscript copy editing; analysis of qualitative and quantitative data; manuscript preparation; and other duties as assigned.

To apply, submit cover letter and resume/CV detailing how you meet the preferred skills/knowledge/abilities outlined below. Please contact sarah.barriage@uky.edu with any questions.

Position is remote.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Interest in the scholarly publishing process; Interest in survey, qualitative, and/or arts-based research; Interest in research with and/or library services for children and youth; Attention to detail; Ability to work independently; Excellent communication skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Prior experience in conducting/assisting with empirical research, including the use of Qualtrics, is preferred but not required. If not already completed, human subjects research training and research security training required by the university must be completed within two weeks of employment.

Deadline to Apply
11/30/2026

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