Research Analyst Principal

Job Title
Research Analyst Principal


Requisition Number
RE50386


Working Title

Department Name
81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
44


Salary Range
$21.06-33.69/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MS




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


2 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., and sitting for long periods of time.



Shift

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm (40 hours/week).



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment department of Plant & Soil Sciences seeks an organized individual with good communication and technical skills to fill the Research Analyst Principal role for the Rhizosphere Science Lab. The Research Analyst Principal is a key member of the team Rhizo lab independently carrying out research projects, analyzing experimental results, interpreting data, and preparation of research papers and manuscripts. Additional duties include purchasing, organizing laboratory inventory, maintaining laboratory equipment, supervising undergraduate and graduate students and assisting senior graduate and postdoctoral candidates with research projects in support of the overall Rhizo lab research mission which aims to unravel the inherent complexity of the rhizosphere to help solve some of the most critical problems facing the World today (climate change, food security, ecosystem integrity).



For additional information on the Plant & Soil Sciences department please Click Here. The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an inclusive and welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. 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

MS Office Programs; Experience with HPLC, FTIR, XAFS; and prior lab or lab management experience.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
06/26/2025


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