<p>Job Summary</p> <p>This position is responsible for overall management of a research section within the Kentucky Transportation Center, including, proposal preparation, budget development and monitoring, data collection and analysis, client development and relationships and personnel management.</p> <p>Internal Employee Being Considered</p> <p>Skills / Knowledge / Abilities</p> <p>Strong management and leadership skills</p> <p>Expert-level knowledge of one software research package (e.g. ArcGIS, JMP, Stata, SAS)</p> <p>Ability to delegate authority and hold staff accountable for their performance</p> <p>Provide guidance and direction to other team members</p> <p>Ability to maintain a collegial atmosphere</p> <p>Exceptional organizational and communication skills</p> <p>Strong public relations skills</p> <p>Readiness to network with domestic and international researchers</p> <p>Ability to develop innovative research methods used throughout out their research field</p> <p>Strong verbal and written communication skills</p> <p>Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience</p> <p>MASTER'S + 12 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE OR PhD + 6 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.</p> <p>Driver's license preferred</p> <p>Deadline to Apply 04/25/2026 Our University Community</p> <p>We 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>