Scientist III

Job Title
Scientist III

Requisition Number
RE52953

Working Title

Department Name
7H051:Cardiovascular Research Center

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

Moving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders upto 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. 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 may be required due to experimentation.

Job Summary

High level and extremely knowledgeable scientist to investigate diseases of physiology and specifically aortopathies.

Highly technical procedures and techniques involving molecular biology, physiology and genomics of mouse physiology, and omics data processing and analysis will be necessary to complete project aims. Translational laboratory research will be the primary responsibility. This requires experimental design, developing new projects and protocols, preparing samples and train/oversee trainees for projects with the end result being publications and grant applications.

Assistance with writing protocols, manuscripts, and grant applications, as well as review of literature to identify protocols necessary for edge of science breakthroughs will be necessary.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Skillful presentation and speaking abilities, application and grant writing skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively delegate to and manage peers. Plan, perform, and analyze experiments.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Terminal Doctoral degree in a science-related field and multiple years of successful independent work history in the pulmonary field.

Deadline to Apply
01/27/2026

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