Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Scientist III
Requisition Number
RE55486
Working Title
Department Name
81090:Forestry and Natural Resources
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
48
Salary Range
$64,210-105,914/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; Some on-site field work such as walking, hiking.
Shift
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Job Summary
The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, within the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment at the University of Kentucky seeks a Scientist III to support the forest management research program. The primary duties of this position will be to coordinate and supervise data collection efforts for research, ensure quality control of research data, perform data analysis, and write technical and research documents. This position is 100% supported by external funding and is renewable on an annual basis pending the availability of funding.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office applications, R, Geospatial hardware and software, including GPS, ArcGIS, and Avenza
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Ph.D. in Forest Ecology or related fields.
Driver's license preferred.
Deadline to Apply
09/15/2026
