University of Kentucky · 1 day ago
Research Analyst
Greater Lexington Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.41/hr - $27.87/hr
1+ years expThe University of Kentucky is seeking a Research Analyst to support wildlife-related activities in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources. The role involves extensive field data collection, data analyses, and the development of technical and research reports.
Education
Responsibilities
Organize and support FNR wildlife faculty and graduate students with fieldwork and collection of data
Manage and organize data
Prepare and maintain samples for analysis
Perform statistical and GIS analyses
Summarize results
Facilitate storage and dispose of samples
Maintain wildlife collections (live and preserved specimens)
Assist with instruction and/or lab set up of field and lab-based wildlife courses and prepare and/or edit manuscripts, grant proposals, presentations, and reports
Support research activities of non-wildlife FNR faculty and graduate students including assisting with field and lab work
Maintaining lab equipment and supplies and assisting with lab safety
Maintain professional standards, customer service, organizational improvement and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
MS
No experience required
None
Lifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 50 lbs.; walking and/or standing for extended periods of time; sitting for moderate amounts of time
Must have a strong record of success conducting research and scholarly activities, including publication in peer-reviewed journals
Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint is required
Advanced knowledge of R and ArcGIS software is required
Excellent communication skills and standard wildlife sampling techniques are required
Preferred
Master's degree in Forestry, Biology or another related field plus one (1) or more years related experience
Company
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
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