Post Doctoral Scholar

Job Title

Post Doctoral Scholar

DU13859

7H018:

Toxicology and Cancer Biology

Lexington, KY

$54,000-$60,000

Student

Full-Time

PhD

N/A

N/A

• ☒ Sitting at computer work station for long periods of time
• ☒ Standing for long periods of time
• ☒ Risk of back injury from moving/lifting, equipment, or materials
• ☐ Repetitive motion
• ☒ Lifting/Carrying up to 50 lbs.
• ☒ Pushing/Pulling up to 50 lbs.
• ☐ Job Related Travel
• ☐ Loud Noises
• ☒ Hazardous Chemicals or fumes
• ☐ Temperature extremes
• ☐ Radiation
• ☒ Burns/Cuts/Punctures
• ☒ Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens/Recombinant DNA/Viral Vectors

8-5, occasional nights/weekends if needed

The Department of Toxicology & Cancer Biology is recruiting a Post-Doctoral Scholar for the lab of Dr. Changhai Tian, Assistant Professor. He/She will participate in a highly interactive basic science project to investigate the roles and mechanisms of extracellular vesicle‑mediated inter‑organ communication in heart injury (e.g. heart failure) and neurological disorder (e.g. traumatic brain injury) using our unique genetic mouse models.

Candidates with research experience in neuroscience, especially traumatic brain injury is preferred.

TBI model;
Neuroscience;
Molecular biology

No

PhD;
Experience in Molecular Biology and Neuroscience

09/04/2026

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