Post-Doctoral Scholar

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 20, 2024
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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.

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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

04/22/2024

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The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
    Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
    1. Curriculum Vita
    2. Cover Letter
    3. Academic Transcript
    4. Specific Request 1
    5. Specific Request 2
    Optional Documents