Scientist III

Job Title
Scientist III


Requisition Number
RE51502


Working Title

Department Name
7H750:PHYSIOLOGY


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
48


Salary Range
$62,941-103,834/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


PhD




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Required Related Experience


3 yrs




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Standing at the bench for extended periods. Sitting at desks and computers for long periods. Walking some extended distances to locations of need for use of service centers or collaborations. Continuous working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy.



Shift

Primarily Days Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings and weekends are possible due to experimentation.



Job Summary

A Scientist III position is immediately available in the Spassieva Laboratory at the Department of Physiology, the University of Kentucky, Lexington KY.

The scientist will be working on projects studying sphingolipid neurotoxicity, specifically investigating mechanisms underlying sphingoid base-induced neurotoxicity in ataxia and other neurodegenerative diseases. The research in these projects includes utilizing neuronal and glial primary cell cultures and animal models and employing contemporary technologies for molecular, biochemical, imaging, and lipid analyses.



The successful candidate is expected to have knowledge in neuroscience and/or cell biology and experience with in vitro techniques and with rodent animal models. Knowledge and experience in lipids are desired, but not limiting for a successful application. The successful candidate is expected to have substantial level of independence in project development and manuscript writing.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Knowledge in neuroscience and/or cell biology and experience with in vitro techniques and with rodent animal models. Knowledge and experience in lipids are desired but not required



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Terminal degree (PhD) in a science-related field and multiple years of successful (published) post graduate research experience.



Deadline to Apply
09/07/2025


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