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Job Title Editorial Officer
Requisition Number RE43883
Working Title Geoscience Editor
Department Name 40520:KY Geological Survey
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 44
Salary Range $43,361-69,383/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

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

2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification None.
Physical Requirements Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time. Performing repetitive motion tasks.
Shift Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hours/week) exempt.
Job Summary The Kentucky Geological Survey is seeking an editor to support our nationally recognized researchers and acclaimed junior staff in developing new publications. The primary responsibility for this position will be editing a wide range of manuscripts, abstracts, contract reports, maps, fact sheets, presentations, proposals, and other documents for grammar, spelling, clarity, readability, and consistency with KGS and/or other publication style guidelines. The successful candidate will be able to effectively advise KGS staff about scientific communications and technical writing best practices, including presenting occasional internal seminars or workshops on relevant topics. This position will be responsible for tracking KGS publication manuscript submissions through the publication process and maintaining the publication database. The person in this position will be expected to increase their skills by participating in professional development and being involved with geoscience and editing communities. Experience with scientific and technical writing, and a constructive team-oriented approach, is preferred.
The KGS is an innovative state-mandated research center at the University of Kentucky and is the primary source of geologic information for and about Kentucky. The KGS primary office is on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, a vibrant city of 300,000+ people in the heart of the scenic Bluegrass region. Lexington and UK offer abundant cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities and easy access to Louisville and Cincinnati. For additional information about KGS, visit http://kgs.uky.edu/ .
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities MS suite, Adobe suite, and InDesign.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 03/11/2024
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.

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