[ES_JOBS_NET] Geoscience Communications Professional, University of Kentucky

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/233019?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic

Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Geoscience Communications Professional
Requisition Number
RE18661
Working Title
Department Name
40520:KY Geological Survey
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
48
Salary Range
$58,739-96,907/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education

PhD
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http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience

3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification

None
Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time.
lifting/carrying up to 50lbs. at a time.
Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Job Summary

The Kentucky Geological Survey seeks applications for a position emphasizing geoscience communication, outreach, policy support, and economics within the context of our state mandated mission and our internal vision to be the primary source of geoscience information for and about Kentucky. We are looking for someone who will, in addition to excelling at day-to-day communications and outreach responsibilities at the survey, develop an active and collaborative research program on geoscience communication; the use of geoscience information for policy, planning, or engineering decision support and risk minimization; and/or the economic value of publicly available geoscience information.

At the time of application please provide a resume, cover letter and the names of 3 references with contact information (Specific Request 1).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience

PhD in a Geoscience field.
Experience in:
Scientific communications and marketing
Mineral, natural resources, or environmental economic analysis
Preparation of complicated scientific or engineering proposals
Evidence-based evaluation of scientific communications strategies
Deadline to Apply
07/14/2019
University Community of Inclusion

The 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
1.      * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
*        AWG.org
*        AGU.org
*        Geosociety.org
*        InsideHigherEd.com
*        HigherEdJobs.com
*        Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
*        HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
*        InsightIntoDiversity.com
*        Latinosinhighered.com
*        Indeed.com
*        A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
*        None of the Above

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