Posted June 06, 2026
Scientist II
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502
Full Time
Reference: 285108874
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Scientist II |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE54664 |
| Working Title | Scientist II |
| Department Name | 7H750:PHYSIOLOGY |
| 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: | |
| Required Related Experience | No experience required. |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Moving 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. |
| Shift | Primarily Days Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings and weekends are possible due to experimentation. |
| Job Summary | This position requires managing multiple ongoing collaborative projects, experimental design, preparing samples, personnel training and management, and data management and analysis with the end result being publications and grant applications. The successful applicant will be expected to be highly organized, able to demonstrate the ability to generate experimental data, to have strong writing and communication skills, and to be a team player. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Preferred degree in a related field (science preferred) and Research laboratory experience |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/11/2026 |
| 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 select which of the following best represents your highest level of education completed.
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- All But Dissertation
- PhD
- * Please indicate if you have paid working experience with the following: 1) ceramides, 2) sphingolipids, 3) neural cells, 4) animal colony care.
- I have no paid experience with the above.
- I have paid experience with one of the above.
- I have paid experience with two of the above.
- I have paid experience with three of the above.
- I have paid experience with four of the above.
- * Please describe your full-time, paid experience in a research setting.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vita
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