Scientist I

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Scientist I
Requisition Number RE43827
Working Title
Department Name 81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 44
Salary Range $43,361-69,383/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

No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
The position will involve strenuous field work in inclement weather, heat, and cold. It will also require lifting and moving heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with longer days in the fields and potential for weekend work when necessary.
Job Summary
The Department of Plant and soil Sciences in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment works towards developing sustainable food and crop production practices in Kentucky. Corn, soybean and wheat account for roughly 45% of annual agriculture cash receipts in Kentucky. The Scientist I position is key to the laboratory management, experiment coordination, data analysis, and reporting results within the University of Kentucky and outside partnerships. Responsibilities will include involvement in designing, establishing, and maintaining grain crops research conducted throughout Kentucky; analyzing data with appropriate statistical methods and summarizing research reports; developing tables and modelling to effectively communicate research findings; coordinating research efforts with other faculty, staff, graduate students and undergraduate students involved in research. Please click link: http://pss.ca.uky.edu/ to find out more about the department of Plant and Soil Sciences.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of crop modeling, and data and image processing software is preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Master’s in related field.
Deadline to Apply 05/07/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
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