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Inside Higher Ed · 9 hours ago

Research Analyst

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17.41/hr - $27.87/hr

0+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Research Analyst to support wildlife-related activities within the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment at the University of Kentucky. The role involves organizing fieldwork, managing data, performing statistical analyses, and assisting with research projects.

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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; the latter including maintaining lab equipment and supplies and assisting with lab safety

Maintain professional standards, customer service, organizational improvement and other duties as assigned

Qualification

RArcGISMicrosoft SuiteStatistical softwareCommunication skills

Required

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