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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate research assitant in the United States is $19.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Graduate Research Assistant vs Research Intern?

AspectGraduate Research AssistantResearch Intern
Required CredentialsGraduate degree (Master's or PhD), relevant courseworkUndergraduate or graduate student, sometimes recent graduates
Work EnvironmentAcademic labs, university settings, research projectsResearch labs, industry, or academic institutions, often shorter-term
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutes, academic projectsCompanies, research firms, industry-specific research
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding academic research roles, career developmentGaining industry experience, internship opportunities

The main difference between a Graduate Research Assistant and a Research Intern lies in their credentials and work environment. Graduate Research Assistants typically hold advanced degrees and work within academic settings on long-term research projects, while Research Interns are often students or recent graduates working in industry or academic labs for shorter periods. Both roles involve research tasks but serve different career stages and industry contexts.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Research Assitant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,200 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY • On-site

$34K - $34K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

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Job description

Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Graduate Research Assistant
Requisition Number
DU14926
Department Name
7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
34,230-34,730
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
A Doctoral student in public health, sociology, psychology or similar field preferred
Required Related Experience
Microsoft Office Suite, REDCap, CANVAS, EndNote
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer work station for long periods of time.
Repetitive motion.
Shift
Monday-Friday, specific schedule to TBD
Job Summary
We are seeking a Doctoral student to work up to 20 hours a week. Looking for experience in conducting literature reviews, assisting with research and evaluation activities, such as the development of REDCap survey instruments, data collection, coding qualitative data in interview transcripts, assisting with qualitative data analysis, and contributing to the preparation of presentations, reports, and manuscripts.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
REDCap, data collection, qualitative data analysis, preparing manuscripts, literature reviews
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
A Doctoral student in public health, sociology, psychology or similar field, REDCap, data collection, coding qualitative data, literature reviews, manuscript writing preferred.
Deadline to Apply
08/24/2026
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.

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The University of Kentucky (UK), the state's flagship university, was founded in 1865 and its beautiful, sprawling campus, nestled in downtown Lexington, now covers over 900 acres and is home to more than 30,000 students and approximately 13,500 employees. The trees and beautifully manicured greenspaces are a source of pride for the university and combine to create an impressive oasis amidst the busy cityscape that surrounds it.

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