Scientist II
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Science
Posted on April 30, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Scientist II
Requisition Number
RE45129
Working Title
Scientist II
Department Name
7H400:Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Gen
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$51,491-84,950/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lift pushing and pulling of objects over 20lbs is not expected. It is expected the individual will not be sitting for long periods of time. The individual will be required to wear protective equipment and be expected to work with pathogens with known risk to human health. Training will be provided.
Shift
Total hours will be 37.5 it is anticipated that the vast majority of this will be Monday – Friday between 8:30am – 5:00pm. Due to the nature of research the daily start time and end of day may shift but it is not exceed to be more than 8 hours in a day and not more than 40 hours in a week.
Job Summary
The individual will work on National Institutes of Health ( NIH) – funded projects study innate immune responses, particularly the interferon system, to protect against viral and non-viral diseases.
We study how IRF3 performs antiviral functions in virus-infected cells. Currently, we have several ongoing projects in our laboratory to study both pathways of IRF3 in viral and non-viral pathogenesis. Interested candidates should apply to this link below.
Salaries and compensation will be based on first-authored publications and experience in the research area of our laboratory.
Additional responsibilities include lab management, organization, training new personnel in the lab.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
n/a
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
n/a
Deadline to Apply
05/06/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Scientist II
Requisition Number
RE45129
Working Title
Scientist II
Department Name
7H400:Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Gen
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$51,491-84,950/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lift pushing and pulling of objects over 20lbs is not expected. It is expected the individual will not be sitting for long periods of time. The individual will be required to wear protective equipment and be expected to work with pathogens with known risk to human health. Training will be provided.
Shift
Total hours will be 37.5 it is anticipated that the vast majority of this will be Monday – Friday between 8:30am – 5:00pm. Due to the nature of research the daily start time and end of day may shift but it is not exceed to be more than 8 hours in a day and not more than 40 hours in a week.
Job Summary
The individual will work on National Institutes of Health ( NIH) – funded projects study innate immune responses, particularly the interferon system, to protect against viral and non-viral diseases.
We study how IRF3 performs antiviral functions in virus-infected cells. Currently, we have several ongoing projects in our laboratory to study both pathways of IRF3 in viral and non-viral pathogenesis. Interested candidates should apply to this link below.
Salaries and compensation will be based on first-authored publications and experience in the research area of our laboratory.
Additional responsibilities include lab management, organization, training new personnel in the lab.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
n/a
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
n/a
Deadline to Apply
05/06/2024
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * University of Kentucky College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK College of Medicine, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK College of Medicine values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK College of Medicine Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes.
- No.
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
