Research Analyst

Job Title
Research Analyst


Requisition Number
RE47789


Working Title

Department Name
81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES


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

Applicant must be able to lift, carry, and handle objects of at least 50 pounds.



Applicant must also be able to work outdoors throughout the year to assist with field work, this includes the heat of the summer and occasionally during the cold months of winter.



Shift


Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hrs/wk)





Job Summary

The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment works towards developing sustainable food and crop production practices in Kentucky. The position of Soil Microbiology Research Analyst will be stationed on the main UK campus in Lexington, KY. This position will be responsible for a variety of lab management duties, including purchasing, scheduling and maintenance of equipment, training of students, and maintaining compliance with environmental health and safety requirements. The position will also be responsible for research tasks such as soil sample processing, microbial physiological analyses, and molecular analysis of soil microbial communities. The lab analyst will also assist data curation and management of large metagenomic sequence datasets. Click here to learn more about Plant and Soil Sciences:http://pss.ca.uky.edu/.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities


MS Windows




Office applications



SAS or equivalent statistical analysis software



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Agronomy or related field





Deadline to Apply
11/17/2024


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