Research Scientist Senior

Job Title
Research Scientist Senior

Requisition Number
RE53905

Working Title
Research Scientist Senior

Department Name
7H700:Dept of Pharmacology & Nutritional Scien

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
47

Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

PhD

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Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting objects 25 lbs, sitting for long periods, repeated pipetting, working with experimental animals, working with hazardous chemicals.

Shift

8:00am – 5:00pm with work during weekends, holidays, and evenings as required.

Job Summary

A research position is available to investigate mechanisms by which environmental factors contribute to metabolic disruption, specifically insulin resistance, hepatosteatosis and pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction.

Duties include training personnel, conducting and supervising in vitro and in vivo experiments and benchtop assays, and ensuring progress of all the lab’s research projects. The scientist is also responsible for preparing results for dissemination and drafting abstracts, manuscripts, and assisting in preparing nationally competitive grant proposals.

Finally, the scientist ensures the laboratory is compliant regarding all governmental and university regulations related to research and safety.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

PhD/2 years

Deadline to Apply
04/12/2026

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