What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Analyst position at University of Kentucky Health System (Uk Health)?
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Research Analyst |
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| Requisition Number | RE56006 |
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| Department Name | 81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 42 |
| Salary Range | $17.76-28.43/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 | Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs. Sitting for long periods of time. |
| Shift | Monday – Friday 8:00-4:30 37.5 hours/week |
| Job Summary | Advance Data-Driven Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Stewardship The University of Kentucky is seeking a Research Analyst to join the Agriculture and Environmental Informatics Laboratory. This position will support innovative research focused on precision agriculture, digital soil mapping, soil health, and environmental informatics. The Research Analyst will contribute to the development and implementation of data-driven solutions by collecting, managing, and analyzing complex soil, landscape, and plant datasets while collaborating with researchers, stakeholders, and trainees on a variety of projects, publications, and grant initiatives. What You’ll Do
What You’ll Bring
Minimum Requirements
What’s In It for You
Why Now? The Agriculture and Environmental Informatics Laboratory is expanding efforts to develop data-driven tools that support sustainable agricultural production and natural resource management. As research initiatives continue to grow across precision agriculture, soil health, digital soil mapping, and environmental monitoring, this role provides critical support for advancing research goals and translating data into practical solutions. This position offers an opportunity to contribute across multiple innovative projects rather than a single research initiative, helping strengthen collaborations, accelerate scientific discovery, and support the development of technologies that benefit producers, researchers, and communities. |
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| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
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| Deadline to Apply | 11/16/2026 |
| 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 : $18 - $28