Research Analyst

Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Long periods of sitting or standing in the laboratory, greenhouse, and office settings. Occasional walking, bending, lifting, carrying supplies or plant materials, and work in greenhouse and field environments. Shift Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; may require some evenings and weekends as research requires. Job Summary The Martin‑Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Department of Horticulture seeks a Research Analyst. The Research Analyst will provide essential research support for the Horticultural Crop Breeding and Genetics program. The position will support research activities in plant breeding, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, metabolomics, and plant pathology. Responsibilities include day‑to‑day laboratory and greenhouse coordination, experimental setup and execution, plant maintenance, molecular marker genotyping, disease screening assays, data collection and analysis, protocol development, and training of undergraduate researchers and other lab members. Filling this position is critical for sustaining the daily research activities of the program, including laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments; data generation and analysis; student training; and preparation of research reports, manuscripts, and presentations. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Experience or working knowledge in the following areas is preferred: R, Linux, statistical analysis, bioinformatics, genomics, molecular marker genotyping, KASP / PACE marker analysis, multi-location trial analysis, plant breeding experiments, plant pathology disease screening, detached‑leaf assays, pathogen culture maintenance, greenhouse and field research, marker‑assisted selection, DNA / RNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, analytical equipment operation, metabolite or biochemical assays, data management, scientific reporting, and manuscript preparation. Preferred Education/Experience Three years experience preferred. Experience in breeding and genetics research, molecular marker analysis, genomics or bioinformatics, plant pathology disease screening, greenhouse and field experiments, data analysis, and scientific writing is preferred. Driver’s License Preferred Deadline to Apply 05/06/2026 Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr