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University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAgriculture Research Specialist PrRequisition NumberRE52370Working TitleForest Products SpecialistDepartment Name81090:Forestry and Natural ResourcesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level48Salary Range$62,941-103,834/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

PhD

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationNone.Physical RequirementsSome lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.; working at a computer for extended periods fo time; some walking/hiking. Intermittent job-related travel.ShiftMonday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hours/week)Job SummaryAgriculture Research Specialist Principal position will be responsible for research, training and support for forest products industry producers and manufacturers, writing grant proposals and funding management for primary and secondary wood products research, county-level extension programming and non-industrial assistance, information and technology transfer for the forest products industry, and department-level undergraduate program support.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesPrimary and secondary wood products; wood science; extension programming; grant proposal writing.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply11/26/2025Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please describe your experience with grant writing and grant project administration.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Please describe your experience partnering and collaborating with forest industry in Kentucky.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please describe your experience developing and providing technical training programs to forest products industry producers and manufacturers?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Please detail your experience with county-level extension programming.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * How many years of experience do you have in research focused on forest industry in Kentucky?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
6. * How many years of experience do you have in developing and providing technical programming and extension programming in Kentucky?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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