WRAP-Product Design_Student_Research_Assistant - Military veterans preferred

2025-09-13
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleWRAP-Product Design_Student_Research_AssistantRequisition NumberDU13931Department Name8N700:Product DesignWork LocationLexington, KYSalary RangeStarting at $15.00 per hourType of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired Education
Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Kentucky.
Required Related Experience
Research experience in analyzing data, writing research reports, and basic quantitative data analysis.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Lift up to 50 pounds.
Shift
Varies
Job Summary
In search of a student research assistant to work on a research project related to student design prototyping. Responsibilities include research tasks: analyzing design student prototypes by scoring and categorizing prototypes, basic quantitative data analysis, undergoing IRB training, and writing research reports. Responsibilities also include prototyping tasks: repairing and/or improving existing prototypes to make them usable for the end user.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate should have hands on design prototyping skills and knowledge of multiple design prototyping processes, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
The ideal candidate should have hands on design prototyping skills and knowledge of multiple design prototyping processes, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Deadline to Apply10/02/2025Our 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.


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