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Job Title
Postdoctoral Scholar
Requisition Number
DU14427
Department Name
7H700:Dept of Pharmacology & Nutritional Scien
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Other
Type of Position:
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PhD in science related field
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time
Shift
Days, some weekends
Job Summary
The Nikolajczyk lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to lead a project on mechanisms driving inflammation in diseases involving human cognitive decline. The successful applicant will have an advanced degree (PhD, MD or equivalent) that required wet bench work in any area of biomedical research. Expertise in immunology, inflammation and neuroinflammation are desirable. Training in immune cell function, bioenergetics and -omics approaches as well as project design, implementation, and written/verbal presentation of results will be provided towards strengthening the successful applicant’s research independence.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Immunology, inflammation and neuroinflammation is desired
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
PhD in science related field; immunology, inflammation and neuroinflammation is desired
Deadline To Apply
04/11/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.
Postdoctoral Scholar
Requisition Number
DU14427
Department Name
7H700:Dept of Pharmacology & Nutritional Scien
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Other
Type of Position:
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
PhD in science related field
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time
Shift
Days, some weekends
Job Summary
The Nikolajczyk lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to lead a project on mechanisms driving inflammation in diseases involving human cognitive decline. The successful applicant will have an advanced degree (PhD, MD or equivalent) that required wet bench work in any area of biomedical research. Expertise in immunology, inflammation and neuroinflammation are desirable. Training in immune cell function, bioenergetics and -omics approaches as well as project design, implementation, and written/verbal presentation of results will be provided towards strengthening the successful applicant’s research independence.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Immunology, inflammation and neuroinflammation is desired
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
PhD in science related field; immunology, inflammation and neuroinflammation is desired
Deadline To Apply
04/11/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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.