Agriculture Research Specialist
| Title | Department | Job Category | Salary | Application Deadline | Link to Posting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Research Specialist |
Plant and Soil Sciences | Staff | $43,361-69,383/year | https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/501905 |
Location: Lexington, KY
The Department of Plant and soil Sciences in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment works towards developing sustainable food and crop production practices in Kentucky. Corn, soybean and wheat account for roughly 45% of annual agriculture cash receipts in Kentucky. The Agriculture Research Specialist is key to the development, establishment, maintenance, data analysis and summaries of grain crops research as it supports grain crops extension efforts. Responsibilities will include involvement in designing, establishing, and maintaining grain crops research conducted throughout Kentucky; analyzing data with appropriate statistical methods and summarizing research reports; developing tables and figures to effectively communicate research findings; coordinating research efforts with other faculty, staff, graduate students and undergraduate students involved in both research and extension. Please click here to find out more about the department of Plant and Soil Sciences.
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