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Post-Doctoral Scholar
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Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Post-Doctoral Scholar |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU10392 |
| Department Name | 7H750:PHYSIOLOGY |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | to be determined commensurate with experience |
| Type of Position | Temporary |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a life science field |
| Required Related Experience | the ability to lead a collaborative project and communicating effectively |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | n/a |
| 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 | Postdoctoral position in Professor Tim McClintock’s laboratory on a collaborative project at the interface of sensory neuroscience and Alzheimer’s Disease. The applicant must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a life science field and the ability to lead a collaborative project. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Desired expertise and experience include recombinant DNA techniques, immunohistochemistry, genomics, bioinformatics, and the biochemistry of neurodegenerative disease. The project is an opportunity to develop a robust line of research investigating mechanisms explaining why olfaction is an early symptom of neurodegenerative disease. Stipend is based on experience and competitive institutional guidelines. Possible start dates range from April 1 to July 1, 2023. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Expertise in recombinant DNA techniques, immunohistochemistry, genomics, and bioinformatics. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease research, lipidomics, and programming in R. |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/23/2023 |
| 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. |
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