Scientist IIUniversity of Kentucky
Job Summary
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Scientist II |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE53126 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 7H016:SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RES |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 46 |
| Salary Range | $52,021-85,800/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | PhD |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | No experience required. |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | sitting for long period of time (occasionally) |
| Shift | Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 with occasional after hours/weekend responsibilities. |
| Job Summary | The person hired for this position will possess a higher level degree (PhD or MD) and is expected to have the prerequisite skills and knowledge in neuroscience, physiology, and neurotrauma. This individual will independently perform experiments and manage projects involving neuromodulation and pharmacological strategies to promote recovery of function after experimental neurotraumatic events. He or she should have extensive experience in animal surgery, wet lab techniques, and technical/scientific manuscript writing. Attention to detail, notetaking, and high rigor is a requirement. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | extensive expertise in neurotrauma research |
| Deadline to Apply | 02/09/2026 |
| Our University Community | 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. 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate your years of experience in a research lab.
- 0 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5- 10 years
- * 1.How many years of working experience do you have in research?
- None
- More than 0 up through 1 year
- More than 1 year up through 3 years
- More than 3 years up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * 2.Do you have research experience in stable isotope resolved metabolomics?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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