Postdoctoral Scholar
- University of Kentucky
- Location: Lexington, Kentucky
- Category:
Admin-Other Administrative Positions
- Posting Date: 05/26/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Postdoctoral Scholar |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU10754 |
| Department Name | 7H853:NEUROSURGERY |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $61,500 |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | PhD, M.D., or equivalent |
| Required Related Experience | N/A |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | N/A |
| Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., sitting for long periods of time, standing, walking |
| Shift | Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, occasional evenings or weekends may be required |
| Job Summary | The postdoctoral researcher will design myelopathy and/or spinal cord injury-specific projects, organize and conduct related specialized experiments using established scientific protocols and procedures and in some cases will also design new protocols related to projects; summarize findings and publish results in research journals; assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the assigned projects; provide supervision and guidance to coordinators, students, and junior researchers. This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare, which receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of 2022. This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. Start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | - Discipline-specific conceptual knowledge (myelopathy/spinal cord injury) - Demonstrated core research skills - Communication Skills - Professionalism - Leadership And Management Skills - Responsible Conduct of Research |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | PhD or M.D. |
| Deadline to Apply | 05/29/2023 |
| 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. |