Scientist III

Job Title
Scientist III


Requisition Number
RE51606


Working Title

Department Name
7H951:PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHAB - RESEARCH DIV


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

Sitting for extended periods of time.



Shift

Monday through Friday; 8:30AM – 5:00PM (40 hrs/wk).



Job Summary

The Scientist III will play a key role in advancing preclinical, clinical and translational research programs focused on spinal cord injury (SCI).

This position involves independently designing, performing, and managing day-to-day experimental procedures in rodent models and in studies involving individuals with SCI, while maintaining rigorous documentation and data integrity.

The Scientist III will develop and implement innovative experimental techniques, analyze complex datasets, generate high-quality figures, and contribute to manuscript and grant preparation. The role also includes preparing and submitting ethics applications (IACUC and IRB), ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic project planning.

Additionally, the Scientist III will mentor and train postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performing laboratory environment and contributing to outreach and scientific communication initiatives.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Skilled in presentations, public speaking, and grant writing, with strong abilities in task prioritization, effective delegation, and team management. Experienced in planning, executing, and analyzing experiments.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Doctoral degree in a science-related field with extensive independent research experience in metabolic, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative disorders, and brain health and aging. Skilled in preclinical and translational research, with a strong record of publications and grant contributions.



Deadline to Apply
09/18/2025


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