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University of Kentucky · 12 hours ago

Scientist II

positionGreater Lexington Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$52K/yr - $86K/yr

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Scientist II who will independently perform experiments and manage projects related to neuromodulation and pharmacological strategies to promote recovery after neurotraumatic events. The role requires a PhD or MD and expertise in neuroscience, physiology, and neurotrauma, along with skills in animal surgery and wet lab techniques.

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Responsibilities

Independently perform experiments
Manage projects involving neuromodulation and pharmacological strategies to promote recovery of function after experimental neurotraumatic events
Extensive experience in animal surgery
Wet lab techniques
Technical/scientific manuscript writing
Attention to detail
Notetaking
High rigor

Qualification

PhDNeurosciencePhysiologyNeurotraumaAnimal surgeryWet lab techniquesScientific writingNotetakingAttention to detailProject management

Required

PhD
No experience required
None
sitting for long period of time (occasionally)
higher level degree (PhD or MD)
prerequisite skills and knowledge in neuroscience, physiology, and neurotrauma
independently perform experiments and manage projects involving neuromodulation and pharmacological strategies to promote recovery of function after experimental neurotraumatic events
extensive experience in animal surgery
wet lab techniques
technical/scientific manuscript writing
Attention to detail
notetaking
high rigor

Preferred

extensive expertise in neurotrauma research

Company

University of Kentucky

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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.
dateFounded in 1865
location
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.ca.uky.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$12.55M
Key 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

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Angela Martin
VP Financial Planning and Chief Budget Officer
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Gary Johnson
Chief Innovation Officer & Vice President of Pharmacy Services
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