Scientist II
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Department Name 7H180:
Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
Work Location
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 46
Salary Range
Salary Range $53,/year
Type of Position
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
PhD
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Occasional repetitive motion, sitting and/or standing for long periods of time
Shift
Day shift. Some evenings and weekends as necessary.
Job Summary
A Scientist II position is available in the Department of Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry, University of Kentucky (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The role will focus on developing vertebrate models of heritable diseases in zebrafish and defining functional roles for signaling proteins in embryonic development. Key responsibilities include conducting research, zebrafish husbandry, writing, and lab management/compliance oversight.
The candidate should have a PhD in Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related disipline. Additionally the candidate should have extensive prior experience working with zebrafish (husbandry, embryo work and varios zebrafish-related methods), a proven record of productivity in terms of scientific publication, experience analyzing either RNA
-seq and ssRNA-seq data sets, experience with standard moleculary biology techniques, the ability to work indepedently and provide training to graduate students and technical staff.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Molecular Biology, zebrafish husbandry and related methodology experience.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
PhD and six years experience.
Final date to receive applications
Final date to receive applications 11/15/2026
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