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Scientist IIUniversity of Kentucky

  • not-remote
  • full-time
  • Salary
  • Lexington, KY
Job Summary

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details
Posting Details

Job TitleScientist II
Requisition NumberRE53119
Working Title
Department Name7K300:PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Work LocationLexington, KY
Grade Level46
Salary Range$52,021-85,800/year
Type of PositionStaff
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 periods of time; lifting/pushing/carrying up to 15lbs; walking throughout lab space and campus.
Shift
Monday – Friday; and occasional night and weekend.
Job Summary
The College of Pharmacy is seeking a Scientist II.

They will independently design, plan, perform and analyze computational experiments (primary focus on computational-based rational ligand design, computational-based virtual screening, and computational predictive ADMET) as directed by the principal investigator. They will also accurately enter data and perform data analysis using molecular structure, physicochemical, statistical, & graphing software.

The Scientist II will develop computational models and adapt models based on wet bench data generated by technical staff in support of priority projects, prepare data for oral and written presentations/reports for weekly group meetings as well as national and international meetings, and prepare brief reports of ongoing projects to dissemination project findings in a variety of domains.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply02/09/2026
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.


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