Agriculture Research Specialist Pr

Job Title
Agriculture Research Specialist Pr

Requisition Number
RE52370

Working Title
Forest Products Specialist

Department Name
81090:Forestry and Natural Resources

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
48

Salary Range
$62,941-103,834/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

PhD

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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

Some lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.; working at a computer for extended periods fo time; some walking/hiking. Intermittent job-related travel.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hours/week)

Job Summary

Agriculture Research Specialist Principal position will be responsible for research, training and support for forest products industry producers and manufacturers, writing grant proposals and funding management for primary and secondary wood products research, county-level extension programming and non-industrial assistance, information and technology transfer for the forest products industry, and department-level undergraduate program support.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Primary and secondary wood products; wood science; extension programming; grant proposal writing.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
11/26/2025

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