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Job Title Student Research Assistant Requisition Number DU13172 Department Name 7H373: Internal Medicine &amp; Div - Biomedical Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $15.00/hour Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education Current UK Student Required Related Experience None Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time. Shift Varies Job Summary Evaluate and modify advanced AI models involving Python scripting and LLM prompt engineering in teh context of problems in biomedical informatics and social data modeling. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Python, Web applications, LLM prompt engineering Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience UK student majoring in computer science Deadline to Apply 05/07/2025 Our University Community We 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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.

Student Research Assistant

Job Title Research Information Security Lead Requisition Number RE48062 Working Title Department Name 7H023:KENTUCKY COMMUNITY CANCER PROG Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 49 Salary Range $72,405-119,496/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BS Click here for more information about equivalencies: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies</a> Required Related Experience 5 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Sitting for long periods of time in front of computer monitors, may require lifting, pushing of objects up to 50lbs. Repetitive motion. Shift Primarily Days with evenings/weekends as needed (minimum 40 hrs/week) Job Summary The Markey Cancer Center, Kentucky Community Cancer Program, is recruiting for a Research Information Security Lead. This position is a senior technical member of the Markey Cancer Center Informatics team and works closely with Cancer Center, UK HealthCare, campus IT, and others to develop and implement a comprehensive information security program. This position will be responsible for technical leadership of information security policy development, operations, vulnerability management, testing and validation, certification, incident responses, and cloud security management. This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work arrangement. IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume. To view the University of Kentucky’s exceptional benefits, please visit <a href="https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits" target="_blank">https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits</a> Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Microsoft Windows and Server, Active Directory: Configuration and Implementation, Group Policy Objects, OS Hardening and Security Audits, Virtualization, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Linux, Mac OS, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet, Protocol (TCP/IP), Firewall Implementation and Configuration, Lifelong learner, Curious, Intermediate networking skills, Basic security skills, Basic data analytics, Good end user support skills, Strong analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Masters degree and 5 years of related experience Bachelor’s degree plus more than 5 years related experience in Powershell, HTML, PHP, CSS, ASP and .Net, C/C++, Java, XML, Splunk, Tenable, project management preferred. Deadline to Apply 05/14/2025 Our University Community We 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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.

Research Information Security Lead

Job Title Graduate Research Assistant Requisition Number DU13331 Department Name 7H150:BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $30,000 with tuition reimbursement Type of Position Student Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education Bachelor’s Degree Required Related Experience N/A Required License/Registration/Certification CITI Training to be obtained after hire. Physical Requirements Able to lift at least 25 lbs Shift Monday through Friday for the Fall Semester, 2025– Spring Semester, 2026 Job Summary Qualified graduate student applicant will: · Assist with recruitment protocols by making follow-up phone calls and emails to potential participants and enrolling eligible participants in the AppalTRUST study. · Assist with tracking AppalTRUST study participants for the duration of their time in the study. · Assist with trouble-shooting technical issues · Assist with store audit protocol development · Assist with identifying new stores in an 8 county area using a social media review protocol · Conduct store photo audit data reviews · Assist with manuscripts, presentations, reports and other study products. · Additional responsibilities as needed. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Highly reliable, Detail Oriented, Conscientious, Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills, Works Well Independently, but also Team Oriented. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience N/A Deadline to Apply 05/21/2025 Our University Community We 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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.

Graduate Research Assistant

Job Title Research Analyst Requisition Number RE49997 Working Title Department Name 81090:Forestry and Natural Resources Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 42 Salary Range $17.41-27.87/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MS Click here for more information about equivalencies: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies</a> Required Related Experience No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 50 lbs.; walking and/or standing for extended periods of time; sitting for moderate amounts of time. Shift Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (37.5 hours/week). Job Summary The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food &amp; Environment Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Kentucky seeks a Research Analysist to support wildlife-related activities. Wildlife research in FNR broadly focuses on conservation and management of both game and non-game species. Eighty percent of the position will be devoted to supporting the research work of four wildlife faculty with a portion of time allocated to assisting other research projects in the Department. The position supports extensive field data collection, data analyses, and development of technical and research reports. The research analyst will: <ul><li>organize and support FNR wildlife faculty and graduate students with fieldwork and collection of data</li><li>&nbsp;manage and organize data</li><li>&nbsp;prepare and maintain samples for analysis</li><li>&nbsp;perform statistical and GIS analyses</li><li>&nbsp;summarize results</li><li>&nbsp;facilitate storage and dispose of samples</li><li>&nbsp;maintain wildlife collections (live and preserved specimens)</li><li>&nbsp;assist with instruction and/or lab set up of field and lab-based wildlife courses and prepare and/or edit manuscripts, grant proposals, presentations, and reports</li></ul> This position will also support research activities of non-wildlife FNR faculty and graduate students including assisting with field and lab work; the latter including maintaining lab equipment and supplies and assisting with lab safety. Maintain professional standards, customer service, organizational improvement and other duties as assigned. Must have a strong record of success conducting research and scholarly activities, including publication in peer-reviewed journals. Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint is required; advanced knowledge of R and ArcGIS software is required; excellent communication skills and standard wildlife sampling techniques are required. For additional information on the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources please click here: <a href="https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/" target="_blank">https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/</a>. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PPT); ArcGIS, R, or other statistical software; GPS. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Bachelor’s in Forestry or another related field plus three or more years related experience. Master’s degree is preferred, but not required. Deadline to Apply 05/07/2025 Our University Community We 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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.

Research Analyst

Job Title FWS Summer 2025, Research Assistant Requisition Number DU13225 Department Name 1B531:Federal Work Study Work Location 780 Rose St Lexington, KY 40536 Salary Range $12.00 - $15.00 Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education N/A Required Related Experience N/A Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Physical Requirements Repetitive motion and standing for long periods of time.&nbsp; Shift Weekdays between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Occasional weekends.&nbsp; Job Summary Basic lab work including cell culture, biochemical assays, and immunoblotting analysis. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Basic lab work.&nbsp; Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Biology majors preferred.&nbsp; Deadline to Apply 05/31/2025 Our University Community We 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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.

FWS Summer 2025, Research Assistant

Job Title Assistant or Associate Professor in Research, Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center Requisition Number FE04422 Working Title Department Name 7H045: Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education PhD, MD or equivalent Required Related Experience Relevant Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Job Summary The Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center at the University of Kentucky is seeking faculty candidates at the tenure-eligible or tenured ranks. Candidates should have an extramurally funded research program, or for early career candidates, high promise of securing extramural funding. The search is geared towards investigators with basic and/or translational research interests broadly related to diabetes and obesity, including complications such as cardiovascular disease, dysregulation of central and peripheral neurometabolism, liver disease, inflammation and metabolic dysregulation in cancer. This recruiting initiative aligns with the campus-wide focus of the Office of the Vice President for Research on health disparities and the Healthy Kentucky initiative. Along with your application, please include a current CV, cover letter and research statement (attached under Specific Request 1) when submitting your application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities N/A Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience PhD, MD or equivalent Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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.

Assistant or Associate Professor in Research, Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center

Job Title Undergraduate Student Worker-Research Requisition Number DU10792 Department Name 81080:ENTOMOLOGY Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $15.00 Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education High School Diploma or GED Required Related Experience must be currently enrolled Required License/Registration/Certification n/a Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50lbs. Shift Will work with student schedule. Job Summary The employee, will be responsible for the development and execution of agricultural field research, including managing vegetable rotations and protection systems, conducting field sampling of crop productivity, pest, disease, weed, and weather logger monitoring. Field work will require long hours in the hot humid summer conditions Skills / Knowledge / Abilities n/a Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 05/31/2025 Our University Community We 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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.

Undergraduate Student Worker-Research

Job Title Undergraduate Student Worker-Lab/Research/Field Work Requisition Number DU13162 Department Name 81080:ENTOMOLOGY Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $12.00-$15.00 Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education High School Diploma or GED Required Related Experience must be currently enrolled Required License/Registration/Certification n/a Physical Requirements n/a Shift Will work with student schedule. Job Summary The student will help with the analysis of the data collected in the Dr. Palli laboratory using MS-Excel and other specialized software. Palli lab works on a variety of projects focusing on insect physiology and genetics. Some outlined opportunities are: A) Gain first-hand experience in areas of entomology and molecular biology, including DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, cell culture and microscopy. B) Assist with insect rearing and maintaining transgenic lines. C) Opportunities to participate in field studies and exciting research projects. D) Boost your resume/CV with laboratory experience for graduate school or your career. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities n/a Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 05/31/2025 Our University Community We 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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.

Undergraduate Student Worker-Lab/Research/Field Work

Job Title Nephrology PhD Research Faculty Requisition Number FE04474 Working Title Department Name 7H362:INTERNAL MEDICINE &amp; DIVISIONS - NEPHROLO Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education MD, DO, MD/PhD, PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree and post-doctoral experience Required Related Experience Prior experience of at least 5 years in supervising a clinical/research laboratory Required License/Registration/Certification None Job Summary The College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a PhD Research Faculty member to be appointed at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, Regular Title Series, to the Division of Nephrology. Selected candidate will have oversight for a CLIA/CAP certified Bone Lab, and be expected to conduct innovative, rigorous, grant funded research and engage in scholarly activities (peer reviewed publications, presentations, etc.). Faculty member will be responsible for supervision of laboratory staff and will also contribute to undergraduate teaching and behaviorally oriented training of UK medical students and research training of UK graduate students and postdoctoral scholars associated with the Division of Nephrology including mentorship programs, courses, workshops, and supervised research. The candidate will also support the clinical research mission of the Division through various roles, including development and supervision of clinical protocols, accrual of patients to clinical trials, and participation in regulatory oversight programs for clinical research. Click here for job prospectus. Please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Experience in the field of bone biology preferred but not required Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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.

Nephrology PhD Research Faculty

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Requisition Number DU13114 Department Name 81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $54,000 Type of Position Other Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education Ph.D. in Plant Breeding &amp; Genetics or related field awarded prior to start date Required Related Experience Demonstrated experience in field-based plant breeding projects&nbsp; Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication in English Required License/Registration/Certification · Valid US Driver’s License, and eligible to drive University of Kentucky vehicles Physical Requirements Positions may include, but not limited to, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, lifting, pushing/pulling, exposure to heat/cold. Shift Monday – Friday; 8-5 is standard, may include nights/weekends/holidays as required by project/supervisor Job Summary This advertisement seeks to fill an open postdoctoral position in the Rye Breeding Project in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY). The goal of this project is to develop commercially viable, short statured, high yielding, open pollinated rye varieties suitable for baking, brewing and distillation. &nbsp; &nbsp; The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in “The Initiative to Bring Rye Back to Kentucky” by serving as a connecting link between farmers, end-users and researchers, promoting soil health and sustainable production practices, designing experiments, and collecting, analyzing, sharing, and reporting data to the growers and project’s board. The candidate will thus have the opportunity to improve interpersonal and strategic planning skills, along with knowledge and documentation of sustainable farming practices.&nbsp; &nbsp; The candidate is also expected to develop rye breeding populations, screen for agronomic fitness as well as end use quality, and participate in the development of a nascent rye genomic selection platform.&nbsp; In addition to generating germplasm, publishable data and new agronomic, breeding, and/or genomic knowledge, the selected candidate will work with the rye breeding team on manuscript preparation, meeting presentations and grant writing, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students. &nbsp; The anticipated division of time is: farm visits and communicating with growers (15%); writing post-farm visit reports, organizing data, writing newsletters and planning annual meetings (10%) conducting experiments and analyzing data (50%), contributing to manuscript or grant writing and mentoring of lab members (25%). This position is funded by “The Initiative to Bring Rye Back to Kentucky” for one year, with the opportunity for up to two additional years, contingent on performance.&nbsp; &nbsp; To apply, please upload (1) Letter of interest that addresses each of the requirements and preferred qualifications, (2) CV, and (3) Contact information for three professional references. Initial review of applications will begin on March 3, 2025, but will be open until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Dr. Lauren Brzozowski (<a href="mailto:lauren.brzozowski@uky.edu" target="_blank">lauren.brzozowski@uky.edu</a>).&nbsp; Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Skills/knowledge will vary depending on project and area of research. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Experience working with farmers in collaborative research projects Expertise in molecular or genomic plant breeding methods Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of performing high-quality research individually and as part of a team Deadline to Apply Our University Community We 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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.

28 Research / Development Jobs in Kentucky