"Scientist III"

Job Details

Job Title: Scientist III

Requisition Number: RE51502

Department Name: 7H750:PHYSIOLOGY

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 48

Salary Range: $62,941-103,834/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: PhD

Required Related Experience: 3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements: Standing at the bench for extended periods. Sitting at desks and computers for long periods. Walking some extended distances to locations of need for use of service centers or collaborations. Continuous working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy.

Shift: Primarily Days Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings and weekends are possible due to experimentation.

Job Summary: A Scientist III position is immediately available in the Spassieva Laboratory at the Department of Physiology, the University of Kentucky, Lexington KY. The scientist will be working on projects studying sphingolipid neurotoxicity, specifically investigating mechanisms underlying sphingoid base-induced neurotoxicity in ataxia and other neurodegenerative diseases. The research in these projects includes utilizing neuronal and glial primary cell cultures and animal models and employing contemporary technologies for molecular, biochemical, imaging, and lipid analyses. The successful candidate is expected to have knowledge in neuroscience and/or cell biology and experience with in vitro techniques and with rodent animal models. Knowledge and experience in lipids are desired, but not limiting for a successful application. The successful candidate is expected to have substantial level of independence in project development and manuscript writing.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Knowledge in neuroscience and/or cell biology and experience with in vitro techniques and with rodent animal models. Knowledge and experience in lipids are desired but not required.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: Terminal degree (PhD) in a science-related field and multiple years of successful (published) post graduate research experience.

Deadline to Apply: 09/07/2025