Scientist, Research Scientist

Scientist I

Job Title
- Scientist I

Department Name - PLANT PATHOLOGY

Work Location
- Lexington, KY

Grade Level - 44

Salary Range - $44,/year

Type of Position
- Staff

Position Time Status
- Full-Time

Required Education - MS

Required Related Experience
- No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification
- None

Physical Requirements
- Requires some handling of light weight objects up to 25 pounds and sitting, standing and/or walking for long periods of time. Repetitive motion tasks.

Shift
- Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

Job Summary
- The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, department of Plant Pathology seeks a Scientist I. The Scientist I will be expected to conduct experimental research on Tomato bushy stunt virus and related plant viruses using yeast and model plants. The functional and molecular studies with these viruses require extensive experience working with state-of-the-art biochemical, microscopic and molecular techniques, development and adaptation of protocols for specific scientific goals, and the ability to manage and lead multiple scientific projects simultaneously.

Support timely development of novel antiviral strategies and crop protection strategies relevant to USA and KY growers. The position will also generate data and material for manuscript preparation, and assist the PI by proposing experimental design or alternative approaches.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience
- Ph.D and three years experience

Final date to receive applications - 09/09/2026

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.

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