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Research Analyst

InsideHigherEd
Lexington, Kentucky
$17,24-$27,59 an hour
Full-time

Job Title : Research Analyst

Research Analyst

Requisition Number : RE45844

RE45844

Department Name :

81090 : Forestry and Natural Resources

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Lexington, KY

Grade Level : Salary Range :

Salary Range : $17.24-27.59 / hour

$17.24-27.59 / hour

Type of Position : Staff

Staff

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Required Education :

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 :

Hiking and / or walking in remote and rugged forested conditions; lifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 50lbs.; sitting for extended periods of time.

Shift :

Monday Friday, 8am 5 : 00pm (40 hours / week). Some weekends may be required.

Job Summary :

The University of Kentucky, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) seeks a Research Analyst to support the research programs of faculty members in the areas of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), GIS, and forest health.

The primary duties of the incumbent will be to collect data for research, perform data analysis, and write technical and research documents.

The position is a temporary (one year with potential to extend pending additional funding) 100% FTE (full-time) employee supported by grant funding.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Use of geospatial hardware and software including global positioning systems (GPS), Remote Sensing (RS), and Photogrammetry.

Understanding of applied statistical procedures and ability to learn new methods. Familiarity with ArcGIS or QGIS, ENVI or ERDAS IMAGINE, DJI Terra or Pix4D, R or Python is preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

Preferred Education / Experience :

M.S. preferred

Deadline to Apply : 06 / 26 / 2024

06 / 26 / 2024

University Community of Inclusion :

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.

We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.

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