Forest Data Scientist & Research Lead

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Kentucky seeks a Scientist III to support the forest management research program. The primary duties are to coordinate and supervise data collection, ensure quality control of research data, perform data analysis, and write technical and research documents.

This 100% funded position is renewable annually contingent on funding and external support.

Qualifications

• PhD in Forest Ecology or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Supervisory responsibilities accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise data collection efforts.
• Ensure quality control of research data.
• Perform data analysis.
• Write technical and research documents.

Skills

Microsoft Office

R

Geospatial tools

GPS

ArcGIS

Avenza

Education

PhD

Job description

The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Kentucky seeks a Scientist III to support the forest management research program. The primary duties are to coordinate and supervise data collection, ensure quality control of research data, perform data analysis, and write technical and research documents.

This 100% funded position is renewable annually contingent on funding and external support.