Forest Research Data Scientist & Project Lead

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky's Department of Forestry and Natural Resources seeks a Scientist III to support the forest management research program. The incumbent will coordinate and supervise data collection, ensure data quality, perform data analysis, and write technical and research documents.

This 100% externally funded role is renewable annually pending funding and involves on-site field work as needed. A Ph.D. in Forest Ecology is preferred, and a driver’s license is recommended.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Forest Ecology or related field.
• Driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microsoft Office

R

Geospatial hardware

Avenza

GPS

Education

Ph.D. in Forest Ecology

Tools

GPS

ArcGIS

Job description

The University of Kentucky's Department of Forestry and Natural Resources seeks a Scientist III to support the forest management research program. The incumbent will coordinate and supervise data collection, ensure data quality, perform data analysis, and write technical and research documents.

This 100% externally funded role is renewable annually pending funding and involves on-site field work as needed. A Ph.D. in Forest Ecology is preferred, and a driver’s license is recommended.