Scientist II at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleScientist IIRequisition NumberRE52762Working TitleDepartment Name7H016:SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RESWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level46Salary Range$52,021-85,800/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

PhD

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsSitting for long period of time (occasionally)ShiftMonday-Friday 8:30-5:00 with occasional after hours/weekend responsibilities.Job SummaryThe Gensel lab has a position for a Scientist II who will be responsible for basic and translational experiments focused on traumatic brain and spinal cord injury.

Duties include mouse colony/lab resource management, animal stereotactic spinal cord and brain surgery, animal behavior, brain and tissue processing, histology, protein and RNA isolation, immunohistochemistry, image quantification, western blot, ELISA, qPCR, and cell culture. This individual will also be responsible for collecting data, analyzing the results, and the preparation of data/study for publications, grant submissions, and meeting presentations. The individual will also assist in lab leadership and administration.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceExtensive expertise in neurotrauma researchDeadline to Apply01/15/2026Our 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.

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1. * 1.How many years of working experience do you have in research?
   • 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

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