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University of Kentucky

Research Analyst Principal

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $21 - $34 per Hour

💻 Research

🗓️ May 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Research Analyst Principal. This position requires managing and conducting independent research projects in the Rhizosphere Science Lab, analyzing and interpreting experimental results, and preparing research papers. Key responsibilities include purchasing and organizing laboratory inventory, maintaining equipment, and supervising students in support of the lab's research mission to address critical global challenges. 

Highlights
  • Responsible for independent research projects and data analysis.
  • Manages laboratory inventory and equipment maintenance.
  • Supervises undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Assists senior candidates with research projects.
  • Required skills: MS Office, HPLC, FTIR, XAFS, lab management.
  • Compensation: $21.06 - $33.69 per hour.
  • Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree and 2 years of related experience.

Research Analyst Principal Full Description

Research Analyst Principal

Job Title  | Research Analyst Principal
Requisition Number  | RE50386
Working Title  |
Department Name  | 81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 44
Salary Range  | $21.06-33.69/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  | 2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None.
Physical Requirements  | Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., and sitting for long periods of time.
Shift  | Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm (40 hours/week).

Job Summary  | The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment department of Plant & Soil Sciences seeks an organized individual with good communication and technical skills to fill the Research Analyst Principal role for the Rhizosphere Science Lab. The Research Analyst Principal is a key member of the team Rhizo lab independently carrying out research projects, analyzing experimental results, interpreting data, and preparation of research papers and manuscripts. Additional duties include purchasing, organizing laboratory inventory, maintaining laboratory equipment, supervising undergraduate and graduate students and assisting senior graduate and postdoctoral candidates with research projects in support of the overall Rhizo lab research mission which aims to unravel the inherent complexity of the rhizosphere to help solve some of the most critical problems facing the World today (climate change, food security, ecosystem integrity).

For additional information on the Plant & Soil Sciences department please Click Here. The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an inclusive and welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. To find out more about M-G CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, Click Here.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | MS Office Programs; Experience with HPLC, FTIR, XAFS; and prior lab or lab management experience.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience  |
Deadline to Apply  | 06/26/2025

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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
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  1. * Please indicate your years of experience of lab management. 
    • 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
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
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