Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Research Scientist Principal/KTC
Requisition Number
RE55962
Working Title
Department Name
8H060:Kentucky Transportation Center
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
49
Salary Range
$73,861-121,888/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PhD
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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time, lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 20 lbs.
Shift
lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs.
Job Summary
The Research Scientist Principal/KTC assumes responsibility for planning 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.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
10/02/2026
