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Posted August 19, 2026

Scientist III

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502 Full Time
Reference: 286590224


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details
Posting Details

Job Title Scientist III
Requisition Number RE55486
Working Title
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

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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
Our University Community
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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.


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