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| Job Title | Scientist II |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE44526 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 7H854:OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 46 |
| Salary Range | $51,491-84,950/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. |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting at a computer workstation for long periods of time; standing for long periods of time, and repetitive motion. |
| Shift | Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm. Occasional evenings or weekends may be required. |
| Job Summary | The Autophagy & Metabolism group is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative individual to work as a Scientist II on translational and basic biomedical research in neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases. Our research focuses on elucidating the roles of autophagy and metabolism in normal cells/animals and in human diseases, utilizing a variety of techniques including transcriptomics/proteomics/metabolomics, other biochemical and cell biological assays, mouse behavioral tests, and confocal/intravital/mass spectrometric imaging. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Lipid biochemistry, drug delivery/formulation, pharmacokinetics, click chemistry, primary neuron/astrocyte culture, cell culture, flow cytometry, TEM, fluorescence microscopy, histology, immunoprecipitation/Co-IP, and behavioral analyses. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Prior experience on autophagy, lipid metabolism, neuroscience, drug development, and technology commercialization is preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 03/28/2024 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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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