Research Project Manager Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Research Project Manager Requisition Number RE56049 Working Title Biosurveillance Project Manager Department Name 7P210:

KY INJURY PREV & RESEARCH CTR

Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 46 Salary Range $53,061-87,526/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MA Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 4 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 pounds, sitting for extended periods of time, etc.) Shift Primarily days. Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed. Job Summary The Kentucky Drug Overdose Biosurveillance Program Manager will develop systems, processes, and procedures for state biosurveillance programs. This position will be responsible for conducting overdose biosurveillance using multiple data sources; collaborating and developing biosurveillance program reports and grants management, including budget and grant narrative revisions; creating IRB protocols and modifications; establishing letters of agreement and consultant agreements; providing day to day leadership, supervision, coaching, and evaluation of the statewide biosurveillance program and related personnel; conducting epidemiologic analyses of biosurveillance data and developing and disseminating biosurveillance data products for stakeholders; collaborating with center faculty and staff on program evaluation and use of evaluation results to inform stakeholders and leverage sustainability funds; and analyzing population-based and other epidemiologic data on substance use, recovery, injury, and related public health topics and developing reports and other data result outputs.

Skills / Knowledge

/ Abilities Must be able to conduct data management and analysis using SAS or R/R-Studio, or other statistical analytic software. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Masters in Epidemiology Deadline to Apply 10/14/2026 Our University Community We 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. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• How many years of paid employment experience do you have with data management and data quality control? None More than 0 years up through 2 year More than 1 year up through 3 years More than 3 years up through 5 years More than 5 years

• How many years of paid employment experience do you have disseminating research findings through presentations, briefs, publications and other venues? None More than 0 up through 1 year More than 1 year up through 3 years More than 3 years up through 5 years More than 5 years Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents