Research Program Director/GCUK

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Research Program Director/GCUK Requisition Number RE55003 Working Title Research Program Director/Golisano Children's at UK Department Name 7H667:PEDIATRICS - RESEARCH Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 50 Salary Range $83,283-141,565/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

MS

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

7 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Eligible to sit for a CRA exam

Physical Requirements

Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods, standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs, performing repetitive motion tasks and effectively communicating with individuals from backgrounds and various professional levels.

Shift

M-F, 8:30a to 5:00p, some weekends and evenings may be required.

Job Summary

The Division of Pediatric Research provides support to faculty members in the College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics who are leading research projects.

The Senior Research Program Director will oversee for the development and sustainability of the Pediatric research division. This role will be responsible for advancing institutional research priorities by identifying funding opportunities, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, supporting proposal development, and enhancing research infrastructure. The Director will work closely with senior leadership, faculty investigators, administrative units, and external stakeholders to expand research activity and strengthen the Department of Pediatrics' research portfolio.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Applicant should be able to use all MS Office Programs, SAP, RedCap, Qualtrics, and other programs as needed to complete related tasks.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

MS (or other masters) + 7 Years preferred

Deadline to Apply 07/09/2026 Our University Community

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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 (*).

• • What makes you the most suitable candidate for this role?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you managed a preparation and submission of research proposals?

(Open Ended Question)

• • How do you manage high-stress situations? Can you stay calm under pressure?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Which of the research process interests you the most? Why?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Writing Sample