2 Engineer Associate IV/Research Jobs in Lexington, KY
University of Kentucky is Hiring an Engineer Associate IV/Research Near Lexington, KY
Job Title Engineer Associate IV/Research
Requisition Number RE46029
Working Title Research Manager
Department Name 81050:BIOSYSTEMS & AGR ENGINEERING
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 48
Salary Range $62,941-103,834/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required EducationPhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related ExperienceNo experience required.
Required License/Registration/CertificationNone
Physical Requirementslifting, pushing, pulling of objects up to 10 lbs, sitting for long periods of time, lab and field experiments
ShiftM-F 8:00-5:00 (40 hours/week) overtime may be required to meet project deadlines
Job SummaryThe Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering seeks an Engineer Associate IV/Research. This is a grant funded position.
Job responsibilities of this position include:
Develop a research program Biosystems and Agricultural engineering with an emphasis in precision agriculture and remote sensing; write and submit grant proposals as principal or co-principal investigator; publish research in peer-reviewed journals; present research at conferences; translate research into outreach materials; report research progress to sponsors.
Oversee the operation of on- and off-campus research facilities including the Instrumentation Research ( CEBA 158, 157, 156) and Precision Agriculture ( CEBA 182) laboratories, and the Wildcat Agriculture and Atmospheric Research Pavilion at the University of Kentucky North Farm; ensure that facilities and equipment are maintained; ensure that operations are safe and researchers are properly trained and certified to work in the facilities; oversee the purchase of supplies and equipment; participate on department committees.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; provide technical support to student research and design projects; provide editorial support to student oral and written communication.
Consistently live out the commitment to the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment tenants of excellence, competence, respect, flexibility, communication, and learning; model and promote excellent customer service to all internal and external constituents; expand professional knowledge through training, classes, and seminars; in accordance with the University’s four pillars of employee well-being: belonging and engagement, health and wellness, career success, and financial stability, it is strongly recommended that some portion of the professional development is related to well-being; other duties as assigned.
There is an internal employee being considered for this position ( IEBC ).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilitieselectronic and mechanical systems design, software development, statistical analysis, write and present research papers, lab management, mentoring. Remote Pilot certification preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/ExperiencePhD in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering plus MBA
Deadline to Apply 07/01/2024
University Community of InclusionThe 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.
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Job Summary
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$84k-106k (estimate)
07/03/2024
07/25/2024
uky.edu
LEXINGTON, KY
15,000 - 50,000
1865
DREUX LINDAJANE
$50M - $200M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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About University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years. The University of Kentucky: - Facilitates learning, informed by scholarship and research. - Expands knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity. - Serves a global community by disseminating, sharing and applying knowledge. The University, as the flagship institution, plays a critical leadership role for the Commonwealth by contributing to ...the economic development and quality of life within Kentucky's borders and beyond. The University nurtures a diverse community characterized by fairness and equal opportunity. From Paducah to Pikeville, Covington to Cumberland, the University of Kentucky touches lives across the Bluegrass State, providing education, cultural stimulation and economic development in all 120 counties. Considering that residents of all Kentucky counties benefit from the University's medical care, community service, innovative research and creative teaching and instruction, there's no question UK is The University of Kentucky.
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