| Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary | $53,061–$87,526 Per Year |
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Scientist II Requisition Number RE56251 Working Title Scientist II Department Name 7H016:SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RES Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 46 Salary Range $53,061-87,526/year Type of Position Staff 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.
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None
Physical Requirements
Occasional sitting at computer workstation for extended periods.
Shift
Mostly Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Occasional weekends, as needed.
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 / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
MS degree or higher and 5 years lab experience
Deadline to Apply 11/01/2026 Our University Community
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