Research Analyst

Job Title
Research Analyst


Requisition Number
RE47712


Working Title

Department Name
81080:ENTOMOLOGY


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

None.



Physical Requirements

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



Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm occasional weekends and evenings as required.



Job Summary

Kentucky State Entomologist Office in the Department of Entomology in the M-G College of

Agriculture, Food and Environment at the University of Kentucky is looking for a

Laboratory Technician Senior. The position will collaborate with members of the department on surveillance and outreach to prevent the spread of invasive pests such as the spotted lanternfly (SLF).

For additional information on the Entomology department please click here (http://entomology.ca.uky.edu/)

The MG College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is a 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 CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky …Click Here.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills are desirable. Interest in advancing your career through training and/or graduate education is encouraged.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

A degree in Entomology, Biology, or related fields; experience in surveillance and

outreach, data collection, analysis, and preparing them for presentation and publications.



Deadline to Apply
10/22/2024


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