Scientist III

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

Working Title

Posting Details

Job Title Scientist III

Requisition Number RE55486

Department Name 81090:Forestry and Natural Resources

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 48

Salary Range $64,210-105,914/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 Sitting for long periods; Some on-site field work such as walking, hiking.

Shift Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Job Summary The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, within the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment at the University of Kentucky seeks a Scientist III to support the forest management research program. The primary duties of this position will be to coordinate and supervise data collection efforts for research, ensure quality control of research data, perform data analysis, and write technical and research documents. This position is 100% supported by external funding and is renewable on an annual basis pending the availability of funding.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Microsoft Office applications, R, Geospatial hardware and software, including GPS , ArcGIS, and Avenza

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience Ph.D. in Forest Ecology or related fields.

Driver’s license preferred.

Deadline to Apply 09/15/2026

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