Title: Graduate Research Assistant
Position Type: Graduate Assistant
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 25R000 - Justice, Safety & Military Science
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
Hours Per Week: Up to 20 hours

Contact Person: David May

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The graduate student will assist the Department Chair, Faculty member with literature searches, data collection, data analysis, coding, report and article writing, and presentations for professional audiences around topics related to policing, victimization, and violence prevention.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU

Sponsorship: Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Fi lled: Yes

EEO Statement





Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Chance employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised: 21 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 30 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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📌 Graduate Research Assistant (Richmond)
🏢 Eastern Kentucky University
📍 Richmond