Research Analyst

Job Title
Research Analyst


Requisition Number
RE51438


Working Title

Department Name
81B00:KY Tobacco Research & Dev Ctr


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
42


Salary Range
$17.41-27.87/hour


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

Driver’s License


Pesticide Applicator certification






Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods of time, etc. Operation of tractor and farm machinery; working in greenhouse.



Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm; may require some evenings and weekends as needed.



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Kentucky Tobacco Research & Development Center (KTRDC) seeks a dedicated and skilled Research Analyst to support its mission of utilizing plant-based technologies to benefit Kentucky agriculture. This position plays a vital role in advancing farm research by overseeing day-to-day operations such as sowing seeds, seedling production, maintaining float beds, ensuring proper hygiene and pest control, and operating tractors and related equipment. The Research Analyst also manages the KTRDC farm team and provides essential support to the research activities of faculty and staff investigators.



As a key member of the KTRDC, this role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to agricultural innovation while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.



Why Join Us?



The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment. Benefits of working with us include:

• A formal mentoring program
• Access to a staff development fund
• A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky

For additional information on KTRDC please Click Here. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Farm experience. Operation of tractor and other farm equipment.






Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s Degree preferred with experience. Farm experience.



Deadline to Apply
09/01/2025


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.