Grad Research Assistantship - Sustain in Distillation Industry
- Employer
- Kentucky State University
- Location
- Frankfort, KY, US
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Institutional & Business Affairs, Facilities Management & Sustainability
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
DEPARTMENT: Land Grant Program
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Graduate Research Assistantship positions will conduct research in supporting sustainability in the distillation industry and have the opportunity to earn a M.Sc. in Environmental Studies in the College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences as part of the Kentucky State University Land Grant Program.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: For the Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) positions, the successful candidates will conduct sustainability research in the fermentation and distillation industry and have the opportunity to earn a Master’s of Science in Environmental Studies (MES) in the College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences. Research will focus on areas such as carbon neutrality, minimizing water consumption; reusing and recycling materials to reduce waste and sourcing renewable electricity in relation to the bourbon industry. This scholarship is supported by a partnership between Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and KSU in an effort to address the challenges of climate change increased sustainability and climate responsibility in relation to the distillation industry. Bulleit intends with the annual scholarship program to promote diversity in the spirits industry and provide opportunities for future leaders from underrepresented backgrounds in the brand's home state of Kentucky. The successful candidate must apply and be admitted to the MES program through GradCAS (https://www.kysu.edu/academics/grad-studies/graduate-admission.php). (https://www.kysu.edu/academics/grad-studies/graduate-admission.php)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (ex: duties that are essential to performing the job with or without accommodation)
1. Will conduct Research will focus on areas such as carbon neutrality, minimizing water consumption; reusing and recycling materials to reduce waste and sourcing renewable electricity in relation to the distillation industry in Kentucky.
2. Field duties will include participation in all aspects of the research project.
3. The field research will include collecting data, performing data analysis, and writing a thesis.
4. The GRA is expected to present research results in field days, extension meetings, regional and national professional conferences, and prepare manuscripts for publication.
5. Will pursue a thesis option as a full-time student in the Masters of Science in Environmental Studies.
6. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES: (ex: tasks that may be necessary, but are not the main reason(s) the job was created)
The position will conduct other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A B.Sc. that focused on Agriculture, Biology, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Plant Science, Soil Science or a closely related field. Application must include: CV, all academic transcripts available, contact information of three references, official GRE score, and official TOEFL score (for international applicants).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
• Ability to work independently or in team situations.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
• Work could involve some exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Requires some standing or walking.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Some travel required.
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.
Organization
Our Mission
Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.
Geographic Region
Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.
Institutional Admission Standards
Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.
Degree Levels
Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.
Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].
Enhancement of Instruction
The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.
Service and Research Functions
Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.
Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.
Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.
Collaborative Ventures
The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.
Efficiency and Effectiveness
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.
- Website
- http://www.kysu.edu/
- Telephone
- 502-597-6000
- Location
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400 E Main St
Frankfort
Kentucky
40601
US
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