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Postdoctoral ScholarUniversity 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 TitlePostdoctoral Scholar
Requisition NumberDU14330
Department Name7H801:Center on Trauma and Children
Work LocationLexington, KY
Salary Range$70,000
Type of PositionTemporary
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
| PhD
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
Eligible for temporary licensure
Physical Requirements
N/A
Shift
Monday – Friday 8a – 5p
Job Summary
The Center for Trauma and Children (CTAC) is seeking to hire a postdoctoral scholar to conduct translational research on child maltreatment, child trauma, and other traumatic stress conditions. Additionally, this post-doctoral scholar will provide evidence-based assessments and trauma treatments to children, adolescents, and caregivers in CTAC’s Institute on Fostering Resilience and/or Child and Adolescent Trauma Treatment and Training Institute using a measurement-based care approach; will provide consultation and training to service providers and participate as a member of the Research Workgroup. This position will be expected to participate in scholarly activities, including the production of manuscripts, refereed presentations, and grant proposals.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply03/01/2026
Our University Community
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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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    Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
    1. Curriculum Vita
    2. Cover Letter
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Academic Transcript




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