University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Posting Details
Job TitleScientist IIRequisition NumberRE53126Working TitleDepartment Name7H016:SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RESWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level46Salary Range$52,021-85,800/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired 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 / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
extensive expertise in neurotrauma research
Deadline to Apply02/09/2026Our 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 QuestionsRequired 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?
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Resume
Optional DocumentsEqual employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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