What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-Doctoral Scholar position at University of Kentucky Health System (Uk Health)?
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Post-Doctoral Scholar |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU10462 |
| Department Name | 7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $50,000 - $55,000 |
| Type of Position | Temporary |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | PhD or Professional degree |
| Required Related Experience | molecular, cellular, and in vivo breast cancer research |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | NA |
| Physical Requirements | Standing for long periods of time, Repetitive motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 40 lbs, Hazardous Chemicals or fumes, Burns/Cuts/Punctures, Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens/Recombinant DNA/Viral Vectors |
| Shift | Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (40 hrs/week), plus evenings & weekends as needed. |
| Job Summary | The Markey Cancer Center is recruiting for a Post-Doctoral Scholar. This position will perform molecular, cellular, and in vivo breast cancer research supported by NCI, collect/organize data for reporting and publishing, and write manuscript This position will have a fully on-site 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, CV, PhD transcript and as specific request 1, a copy of your PhD diploma. Optionally, you can upload a writing sample. To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Experience in molecular and cellular biology research, handle xenograft experiments in mouse. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Experience in mouse research will be given special consideration. 4-5 years molecular and cellular biology research experience. |
| Deadline to Apply | 05/13/2026 |
| 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 & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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. |
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000