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Scientist III

University of Kentucky

Job Description


Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Scientist III
Requisition Number RE35830
Working Title
Department Name 7H100:Department of Neuroscience
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 48
Salary Range $61,693-101,795/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

PhD

Click here for more information about equivalencies: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, some evenings and weekends
Job Summary
A Scientist III position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Brian Gold (https://sites.google.com/site/btgoldlaboratory) to participate in NIH funded projects. The position involves ongoing research on neurocognitive aging using MRI methods. Specific research focuses on identifying the effects aging, vascular pathologies and Alzheimer’s disease pathologies on distributed brain networks and cognitive performance. Job responsibilities include: developing new MRI analysis pipelines; analyzing MRI and behavioral data; supervising lab experiments and quality control methods; training lab members on new methods and analysis pipelines; aiding the PI in grant writing; writing manuscripts and giving scientific presentations.
 IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
none
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
PhD in neuroscience or psychology and four or more years of postdoctoral and/or scientist experience.
Deadline to Apply 09/05/2022
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 & 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.

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