Job TitleResearch Scientist Senior/KTCRequisition NumberRE51353Working TitleResearch ScientistDepartment Name8H060:Kentucky Transportation CenterWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level47Salary Range$57,158-94,286/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
MS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; repetitive motion; job-related travel; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; and requires some day travel and/or overnight stays.
Job Summary
The Research Scientist Senior/KTC assumes responsibility for helping plan research projects, leading complex data analyses efforts, and interpreting results. They serve as a primary author on all of the reports, grant proposals, and technical documentation issued by their section, and assist research staff in their efforts to produce academic publications. They take on a lead role in content management and supervise the work of junior staff. On state-sponsored projects, they will work directly with state officials to keep projects moving forward and on time. They assist with their section’s financial planning and budgetary allocations. In addition to improving their knowledge and methodological skill sets, they take an active role on the committees of relevant professional organizations.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Serve as a primary author on all reports, proposals, and technical documentation.
Assemble reports into streamlined narratives.
Support senior staff in efforts to generate academic publications.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/Experience
Excellent communication, organizational, professional and technical writing skills. Ability to resolve outstanding editorial, interpretive, or analytical issues. Familiarity with multiple research literature.
Deadline to Apply08/26/2025Our University Community
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