Research Associate
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 5, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Research Associate
Requisition Number
RE44762
Working Title
Research Associate
Department Name
7H016:SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RES
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,361-69,383/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Requires handling of average weight objects up to 25 pounds from floor to above shoulder height, standing/walking for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (40hr/week)
Job Summary
The Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC) is seeking support for in vitro and in vivo experiments for research in
spinal cord injury and regenerative medicine. Working with animals will constitute a major responsibility of the position but will also
require detailed record keeping, maintaining laboratory inventories through ordering of tracking of supplies, assisting with the processing
and analysis of animal samples for experimentation, and performing wet lab molecular biology. This position involves performing
surgeries for traumatic spinal cord injury research on live animals (mice and rats) followed by twice/daily animal care, behavioral
assessments, euthanasia using IACUC and DLAR approved methods, as well as tissue processing. The successful applicant will be
expected to compile and analyze experimental data and to have strong English speaking and writing skills to record experimental
results, as well as be expected to continually progress towards independence.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
04/18/2024
University Community of Inclusion
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.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Research Associate
Requisition Number
RE44762
Working Title
Research Associate
Department Name
7H016:SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RES
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,361-69,383/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PhD
Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Requires handling of average weight objects up to 25 pounds from floor to above shoulder height, standing/walking for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (40hr/week)
Job Summary
The Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC) is seeking support for in vitro and in vivo experiments for research in
spinal cord injury and regenerative medicine. Working with animals will constitute a major responsibility of the position but will also
require detailed record keeping, maintaining laboratory inventories through ordering of tracking of supplies, assisting with the processing
and analysis of animal samples for experimentation, and performing wet lab molecular biology. This position involves performing
surgeries for traumatic spinal cord injury research on live animals (mice and rats) followed by twice/daily animal care, behavioral
assessments, euthanasia using IACUC and DLAR approved methods, as well as tissue processing. The successful applicant will be
expected to compile and analyze experimental data and to have strong English speaking and writing skills to record experimental
results, as well as be expected to continually progress towards independence.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
04/18/2024
University Community of Inclusion
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.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please describe your experience working with laboratory animals.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe your formal education with neuroscience concepts
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK College of Medicine, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK College of Medicine values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK College of Medicine Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes.
- No.
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
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