Scientist II

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleScientist IIRequisition NumberRE54379Working TitleDepartment Name7H180:Molecular and Cellular BiochemistryWork 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 RequirementsOccasional repetitive motion, sitting and/or standing for long periods of timeShiftDays, some evenings and weekends as necessaryJob SummaryA Scientist II position is available in the Department of Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry, University of Kentucky (http://www.mc.uky.edu/biochemistry/).

The role will focus on developing vertebrate models of heritable diseases in zebrafish and defining functional roles for signaling proteins in embryonic development. Key responsibilities include conducting research, zebrafish husbandry, writing, and lab management/compliance oversight.

The candidate should have a PhD in Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline. Additionally the candidate should have extensive prior experience working with zebrafish (husbandry, embryo work and various zebrafish-related methods), a proven record of productivity in terms of scientific publication, experience analyzing either RNA-seq and ssRNA-seq data sets, experience with standard molecularly biology techniques, the ability to work independently and provide training to graduate students and technical staff.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesMolecular Biology, zebrafish husbandry and related methodology experienceDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperiencePhD and two years experienceDeadline to Apply06/09/2026Our 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. Resume
2. Curriculum Vita

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