What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist Senior position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Research Scientist Senior
Requisition Number
RE53905
Working Title
Research Scientist Senior
Department Name
7H700:Dept of Pharmacology & Nutritional Scien
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
47
Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/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
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting objects 25 lbs, sitting for long periods, repeated pipetting, working with experimental animals, working with hazardous chemicals.
Shift
8:00am – 5:00pm with work during weekends, holidays, and evenings as required.
Job Summary
A research position is available to investigate mechanisms by which environmental factors contribute to metabolic disruption, specifically insulin resistance, hepatosteatosis and pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction.
Duties include training personnel, conducting and supervising in vitro and in vivo experiments and benchtop assays, and ensuring progress of all the lab’s research projects. The scientist is also responsible for preparing results for dissemination and drafting abstracts, manuscripts, and assisting in preparing nationally competitive grant proposals.
Finally, the scientist ensures the laboratory is compliant regarding all governmental and university regulations related to research and safety.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
PhD/2 years
Deadline To Apply
04/12/2026
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.
Research Scientist Senior
Requisition Number
RE53905
Working Title
Research Scientist Senior
Department Name
7H700:Dept of Pharmacology & Nutritional Scien
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
47
Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/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
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting objects 25 lbs, sitting for long periods, repeated pipetting, working with experimental animals, working with hazardous chemicals.
Shift
8:00am – 5:00pm with work during weekends, holidays, and evenings as required.
Job Summary
A research position is available to investigate mechanisms by which environmental factors contribute to metabolic disruption, specifically insulin resistance, hepatosteatosis and pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction.
Duties include training personnel, conducting and supervising in vitro and in vivo experiments and benchtop assays, and ensuring progress of all the lab’s research projects. The scientist is also responsible for preparing results for dissemination and drafting abstracts, manuscripts, and assisting in preparing nationally competitive grant proposals.
Finally, the scientist ensures the laboratory is compliant regarding all governmental and university regulations related to research and safety.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
PhD/2 years
Deadline To Apply
04/12/2026
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.
Salary : $57,158 - $94,286