Posting Details
| Job Title | Research Analyst Principal |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE31869 |
| Working Title | Data Analyst and Research Translation Coordinator |
| Department Name | 40543:Water Resources Institute |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 44 |
| Salary Range | $20.64-33.03/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | MS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 2 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time and performing repetitive motion tasks. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs.; occasional job-related travel. |
| Shift | Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Job Summary | The Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute (KWRRI) focuses on water resources and water-related environmental issues important to the state of Kentucky. In keeping with its statewide mission, the KWRRI works to foster research collaborations between faculty and research staff at UK, as well as faculty and research staff affiliated with the various regional universities across the state. With a mission that encompasses research, education, training and technology transfer, the institute works with federal and state agencies. The KWRRI is seeking a Research Analyst Principal. The Research Analyst Principal will collect and log performance data from faculty and students, develop and submit annual reports to the National Institutes for Water Resources program, and provide technical and statistical analyses for ongoing water research projects. Additionally, this position will assist in the development and editing of research proposals, technical reports, and publications, and will also compile and curate content for information transfer and outreach through platforms such as Drupal websites, social media accounts, listserv contacts, and newsletters. The excellent candidate will have skills in technical writing, data collection, management, and analysis, an interest in water quality improvement, and the ability to form relationships with stakeholders within and outside the University of Kentucky. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to protect our university community including our students, staff, faculty and visitors, the University of Kentucky is requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all new hires prior to starting employment. Therefore, as of October 18, 2021, all new hires prior to their first day of employment must submit appropriate documentation showing, i) completion of the first vaccination against COVID-19, or ii) completion of the full vaccination series against COVID-19, or iii) approved exemption (medical contraindications or a sincerely held religious belief) through the formal exemption process from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For those employees who have completed the first vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment, the second vaccination (if applicable) must be completed following the vaccination recommended schedule to be considered fully vaccinated. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Driver’s license preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 01/27/2022 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please cite any experience you have in research translation.(Open Ended Question)
- * Please cite any experience you have in writing and editing technical proposals and reports or in preparing federal grant applications.(Open Ended Question)
- * Please cite any experience you have in survey design and implementation and data collection and in using statistical software to perform statistical analyses of different types of data.(Open Ended Question)
- * Please cite any experience you have in developing technical content for social media, including websites.(Open Ended Question)
- * Given the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to protect our university community including our students, staff, faculty and visitors, the University of Kentucky is requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all new hires prior to starting employment. Therefore, as of October 18, 2021, all new hires prior to their first day of employment, must submit appropriate documentation showing, i) completion of the first vaccination against COVID-19, or ii) completion of the full vaccination series against COVID-19, or iii) approved exemption (medical contraindications or a sincerely held religious belief) through the formal exemption process from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For those employees who have completed the first vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment, the second vaccination (if applicable) must be completed following the vaccination recommended schedule to be considered fully vaccinated. I understand that I will be obligated to comply with the new COVID-19 vaccination requirement prior to starting employment at the University of Kentucky.
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK’s online employment system?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
