Scientist II

Job Title
Scientist II


Requisition Number
RE50206


Working Title

Department Name
7H364:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - RHEUMATO


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
46


Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


PhD




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Lift pushing and pulling of objects over 20lbs is not expected. It is expected the individual will not be sitting for long periods of time. The individual will be required to wear protective equipment and be expected to work with pathogens with known risk to human health. Training will be provided.



Shift

Typically Monday through Friday; 8:30AM – 5:00PM. Shift start and end times may vary, but not to exceed 8 hours a day and 40 hours per week.



Job Summary

The individual will work on National Institutes of Health (NIH) – funded projects study innate immune signaling and responses. The collaborative project will examine the intersection of interferon system in autoimmune diseases.

Currently, we have several ongoing projects in our laboratory to study the role of 14-3-3z and IRF in autoimmune diseases. Interested candidates should apply to this link below. Additional responsibilities include lab management, organization, training new personnel in the lab.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

PhD and experience in a related field preferred.



Deadline to Apply
05/14/2025


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