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Job Title
Research Analyst Principal

Requisition Number
RE55163

Working Title

Department Name
81120:PLANT PATHOLOGY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
44

Salary Range
$21.48-34.36/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MS

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Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., sitting or standing for long periods of time, bending, reaching, or stooping, exposed to hot humid environments , able to work in unven terrain.

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm (37.5 hours/week)

Job Summary

About the Role
This position encompasses lab and field research using advanced-level skills such as experimental design, protocol troubleshooting, data analysis, and publication in peer-reviewed journals. Analyst will lead projects and work both independently and as a vital member of collaborative teams. In addition to technical skills, communication and time management are vital for overall program success.

Why Join Us
At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you’ll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include:

• Exceptional benefits package.
• A formal mentoring program to support your professional development
• Access to a staff development fund for continued learning and skill building
• Dedicated staff recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
• A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky

Join us in shaping the future of teaching and learning – where innovation meets impact.

For additional information about AFS, Click Here. To find out more about Martin-Gatton CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS word, Excel, Powewrpoint, SAS (statistical programs), familiarity with spray equipment and fungicides.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
07/28/2026

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