Scientist II

Job Title
Scientist II

Requisition Number
RE52257

Working Title

Department Name
7H357:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - ENDOCRIN

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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Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

N/A

Shift

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Job Summary

The Department is seeking candidates with animal surgery expertise for the UK-Diabetes Prevention COBRE funded grant (2025-2030).

The Scientist II will conduct rodent surgery with training in clamp , GTT, ITT and related procedures, and in vitro analysis of rodent samples as part of the Rodent Phenotyping Core.

Technical experience in ELISAs and other standard biomedical lab techniques is a plus, as is experience in assisting with experimental design in collaboration with the COBRE Data Solutions Core. Data collection, analysis and interpretation will be essential skills with training of core users upon request. Previous success in a related field is required, demonstrated by first author publications, presentations, and similar.

A PhD in biomedical sciences or a related field (non-US MD, etc.) is required.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Knowledge and skills associated with research including analysis

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences or related field.

• Minimum five years of combined experience during Ph.D. training and postdoctoral work.

• Demonstrated expertise in metabolic or tracer-based studies

Deadline to Apply
11/25/2025

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