University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$72,405.00 - $119,496.00
Salary - Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Other
Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Research Scientist Principal/KTC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE53809 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 8H060:Kentucky Transportation Center |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 49 |
| Salary Range | $72,405-119,496/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | PhD |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 3 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 lbs. |
| Shift | Monday Friday; 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. |
| Job Summary | The Research Scientist Principal/KTC assumes responsibility for planning research projects, leading complex data analyses efforts, and interpreting results. They serve as a primary author on all of the reports, grant proposals, and technical documentation issued by their section, and assist research staff in their efforts to produce academic publications. They take on a lead role in content management and supervise the work of junior staff. On state-sponsored projects, they will work directly with state officials to keep projects moving forward and on time. They assist with their section's financial planning and budgetary allocations. In addition to improving their knowledge and methodological skill sets, they take an active role on the committees of relevant professional organizations. Internal Employee Being Considered |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 04/09/2026 |
| 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 (*).
- * Which best represents your computer skills?
- None
- Basic - ability to use email and internet
- Intermediate - ability to use multiple computer programs including Microsoft office products as well as basic skills listed above
- Advanced - ability to manipulate documents and spreadsheets, create spreadsheets as well as basic and intermediate skills listed above
- * How many years of paid work experience do you have collecting data for research projects?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
PI283417768
Job ID: 83293463