Research Analyst

Research Analyst Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Research Analyst Requisition Number RE54334 Working Title Department Name 81110:

Horticulture 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 Sitting for long periods, may also require standing for long periods. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Seasonal work will require being outdoors in hot or cold weather. Shift Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. May require evenings/weekends for research purposes. Job Summary The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment's Department of Horticulture seeks a Research Analyst. The Research Analyst will provide direct support of the Extension Vegetable Specialist research and extension programs. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: conducting applied research on a range of vegetable crops, maintaining the lab, training and supervising undergraduate workers, assisting graduate students, and assisting with the organization of extension workshops and trainings. For additional information about the Horticulture department please click here . To find out more about Martin-Gatton 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 PowerPoint, computer and social media communications, writing/editing skills Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Drivers License and Pesticide Applicators License preferred Deadline to Apply 05/17/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Do you have a minimum of 2 years of applied research or Extension experience in horticulture or closely related field? Yes No
• Do you have experience using software in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)? Yes No
• Do you have or will you be able to obtain a Pesticide Applicators License?

Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents