Research Scientist Senior/KTC

Job Title
Research Scientist Senior/KTC


Requisition Number
RE51353


Working Title
Research Scientist


Department Name
8H060:Kentucky Transportation Center


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
47


Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/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

3 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; repetitive motion; job-related travel; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs.



Shift

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; and requires some day travel and/or overnight stays.



Job Summary

The Research Scientist Senior/KTC assumes responsibility for helping plan research projects, leading complex data analyses efforts, and interpreting results. They serve as a primary author on all of the reports, grant proposals, and technical documentation issued by their section, and assist research staff in their efforts to produce academic publications. They take on a lead role in content management and supervise the work of junior staff. On state-sponsored projects, they will work directly with state officials to keep projects moving forward and on time. They assist with their section’s financial planning and budgetary allocations. In addition to improving their knowledge and methodological skill sets, they take an active role on the committees of relevant professional organizations.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Serve as a primary author on all reports, proposals, and technical documentation.
Assemble reports into streamlined narratives.
Support senior staff in efforts to generate academic publications.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Excellent communication, organizational, professional and technical writing skills. Ability to resolve outstanding editorial, interpretive, or analytical issues. Familiarity with multiple research literature.



Deadline to Apply
08/26/2025


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