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Job Title
Research Scientist Associate/KTC
Requisition Number
RE54000
Department Name
8H060:Kentucky Transportation Center
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year
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
The physical requirements of the position would be some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 10 lbs., and sitting for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job Summary
The Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) seeks applicants for a Research Scientist Associate. Prospective applicants should be interested in multidisciplinary transportation research and working on a broad range of topics. The Center performs research to promote transportation solutions for local governments, state agencies, federal agencies, and non-profit organizations. The research focus for this position will be on traffic and safety with a focus on traffic data and GIS expertise.
The Research Scientist Associate Is Tasked With
KTC is a growth-driven, dynamic, and collegial environment where salary and benefits packages are competitive with the private sector.
Our key benefits include
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Strong analytical skills, Commitment to teamwork, Ability to work independently,Attention to detail. Working office of Microsoft office and other programs used for report formatting, Strong writing skills, Excellent organizational skills, Ability to work under time constraints.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Preferred experience in literature review, conducting background research for project development, submitting data requests to stakeholders, documenting governmental processes and policies related to project objectives and conducting basic analytical work.
Deadline To Apply
04/20/2026
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.
Research Scientist Associate/KTC
Requisition Number
RE54000
Department Name
8H060:Kentucky Transportation Center
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
45
Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year
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
The physical requirements of the position would be some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 10 lbs., and sitting for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job Summary
The Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) seeks applicants for a Research Scientist Associate. Prospective applicants should be interested in multidisciplinary transportation research and working on a broad range of topics. The Center performs research to promote transportation solutions for local governments, state agencies, federal agencies, and non-profit organizations. The research focus for this position will be on traffic and safety with a focus on traffic data and GIS expertise.
The Research Scientist Associate Is Tasked With
- developing research methodologies to advance project objectives
- conducting literature reviews and drafting summaries
- leading project data collection efforts
- analyzing project data through various statistical methods
- conducting interviews and surveys
- evaluating existing and emerging technologies for feasibility and adoption
- preparing technical reports and grant proposals
- communicating research findings to clients through meetings or other collaborative efforts
- presenting research results to government agencies, industry partners, and at professional conferences
- and otherwise assisting senior research staff in advancing research efforts to develop innovative solutions to the client’s research needs
KTC is a growth-driven, dynamic, and collegial environment where salary and benefits packages are competitive with the private sector.
Our key benefits include
- a wide selection of affordable health care plans (HMO, PPO, and Saver), vision insurance options, and dental insurance plans to fit your needs
- generous retirement savings plans managed through Fidelity or TIAA – the University of Kentucky provides a 200% match on monthly employee contributions
- 15 days of vacation per year (initially), 12 days of sick leave, and 14 days of paid holidays
- numerous opportunities for professional development – the Center invests in staff by funding attendance at local, regional, and national conferences, trainings, and other short courses
- the University of Kentucky’s Employee Education Program (EEP), which provides tuition waivers for up to 18 credit hours per academic year.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Strong analytical skills, Commitment to teamwork, Ability to work independently,Attention to detail. Working office of Microsoft office and other programs used for report formatting, Strong writing skills, Excellent organizational skills, Ability to work under time constraints.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Preferred experience in literature review, conducting background research for project development, submitting data requests to stakeholders, documenting governmental processes and policies related to project objectives and conducting basic analytical work.
Deadline To Apply
04/20/2026
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.
Salary : $47,278 - $78,000