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Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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Full-time or part-time position

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$62,941 – $103,834 Yearly Salary

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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details

Job Title	Dir, Postdoc Affairs & Research Trg
Requisition Number	RE54907
Working Title	Director for the Office of Postdoctoral Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Mentorship (PRISM)
Department Name	40100:VP of Research
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	48
Salary Range	$62,941-103,834/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	1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Possible lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 30 lbs.
Shift	Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job Summary	The University of Kentucky (UK) Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) seeks a Director of Postdoctoral and Graduate Research Training. Anchored in the Office of Postdoctoral Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Mentorship (PRISM), the Director will: design and lead University-wide activities that advance the research training of postdoctoral and graduate student researchers lead PRISM and develop programming to enhance the postdoctoral experience support the development, submission, and administration of federal research training grants spanning pre- and postdoctoral trainees lead research-centered career and professional development programming promote the achievements of postdoctoral and graduate student researchers and their mentors foster a collaborative research trainee community across the University collaborate and coordinate with the Graduate School and other units across the University to advance the research training and research-centered career outcomes of postdoctoral and graduate student researchers, complementing the educational and degree-program missions of those partner units The goal of this work is to prepare postdoctoral and graduate student researchers for impactful research-centered careers in academia, industry, government, and beyond.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience	Ph.D.
Deadline to Apply	07/22/2026
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.

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* Which best represents your experience working with graduate students/postdocs.?
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- 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
* Which best represents your experience developing workshops & training programs?
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- 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

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