University of Kentucky · 1 day ago
Director for the Office of Postdoctoral Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Mentorship
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$47K/yr - $78K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Kentucky’s Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking a Director for the Office of Postdoctoral Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Mentorship. The Director is responsible for developing and leading career and professional development training, collaborating with units across the University to enhance postdoc success, and fostering a collaborative postdoc community.
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Responsibilities
Developing and leading career and professional development training
Collaborating with units across the University to advance initiatives to enhance postdoc success
Promoting the achievements of postdocs and their mentors
Fostering a collaborative and integrated postdoc community
Qualification
Required
Master's degree and three (3) years of experience OR equivalent
High School diploma or GED and nine (9) years of experience
Associate's degree and seven (7) years of experience
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience
Doctorate degree and no experience
Benefits
200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions
Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage
Tuition benefits for classes at UK
Company
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.55MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Science Foundation
2024-09-16Grant· $0.91M
2024-07-22Grant· $0.77M
2024-02-22Grant· $0.87M
Leadership Team
Angela Martin
VP Financial Planning and Chief Budget Officer
Gary Johnson
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