Scientist III

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleScientist IIIRequisition NumberRE54044Working TitleDepartment Name7H750:PHYSIOLOGYWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level48Salary Range$62,941-103,834/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationPhDClick here for more information about equivalencies:Related Experience3 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsMoving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders upto 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. Continuous working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy.ShiftPrimarily Days Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, some Evenings, Weekends are possibleJob SummaryThe Department of Physiology has an opening for a very senior level experienced Scientist III. The laboratory to which this position will support is very diverse and works collaboratively on the biology of neural cells. Scientific experimentation will be the primaryresponsibility. This requires experimental design, preparing samples and train personnel for projects with the end result being publications and grant applications. Assistance with writing protocols, manuscripts, and grant applications, as well as review of literatureto identify protocols necessary for edge of science breakthroughs will be necessary.The position requires experience managing research laboratories, teaching undergraduate and graduate students and guide postdoctoral fellows.The position requires extensive experience with laboratory processes including, but not limited to, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence and confocal microscopy, molecular biology techniques, western botting, ELISA, and tissue processing and dissection techniques.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply04/22/2026Our University CommunityWe 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 ().1. Please indicate your years of experience of lab management. - 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 years7. Please indicate your amount of paid employment experience developing and performing experiments using molecular and cellular biological techniques. - 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, up through 8 years- More than 8 yearsApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents1. ResumeOptional Documents1. Curriculum Vita2. Cover Letter Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilitiesApply Here:

Created: 2026-04-17