Post-Doctoral Scholar

Post-Doctoral Scholar

Job Title
- Post-Doctoral Scholar

Department Name - CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT

Work Location
- Lexington, KY

Salary Range - $54,000 - $56,484

Type of Position
- Student

Position Time Status
- Full-Time

Required Education
- PhD

Required Related Experience
- None

Required License/Registration/Certification
- None

Physical Requirements
- Standing for long periods of time, Repetitive motion, Hazardous Chemicals or fumes, Radiation

Shift
- Monday – Friday, specific scheduleTBD; minimum of 40 hours per week

Job Summary
- The Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Postdoctoral Scholar to work with the principal investigator to develop and implement research experiments. Conduct molecular and biochemical research, using cell signaling, flow cytometry, western blotting and immunohistochemistry techniques. Develop hypotheses and experimental plans for in vitro and in vivo models. Trouble shoot and customize experimental tools, generate clear and timely records of experimental work.

Review literature and analyze data, develop figures and manuscripts for publications. Attend research seminars and research new articles at Principal Investigator's request. This position will have a fully on-site work arrangement.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- Molecular and cellular biology techniques

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience
- PhD

Final date to receive applications - 06/30/2026

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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vita
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Resume