Scientist IV

Job Title
Scientist IV

Requisition Number
RE52827

Working Title
Crystallography Director

Department Name
8E030:Chemistry

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
50

Salary Range
$81,640-138,798/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

PhD

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Required Related Experience

6 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

Lifting objects less than 5 pounds, sitting for long periods of time, walking across campus.

Shift

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky is seeking an experienced individual to fill our Scientist IV position as a Director of the X-ray Crystallography Laboratory. This position is responsible for the daily operation of the small molecule X-ray facility. The x-ray crystallography director will coordinate instrument time and allocation and be responsible for maintenance of instrumentation, and for service contract work. The successful candidate will also develop and implement policies for efficient and safe facility operation and develop strategic plans for the laboratory. Other duties include preparation of reports, budget requests and grant proposals to upgrade/modernize facility instrumentation, and to implement/maintain web-based structural results database. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. This position requires a Ph.D. and specialist-level knowledge of X-ray generators, X-ray optics, goniometers and detectors, optical microscopes, and cryogenic equipment.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Experience with the operation and maintenance of X-ray generators, X-ray optics, goniometers and detectors, optical microscopes, and cryogenic equipment. Computer hardware and software knowledge.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
01/20/2026

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