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Job Title: Scientist II
Requisition Number: RE52762
Department: 7H016:SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RES
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 46
Salary Range: $52,021-85,800/year
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: PhD
Required Related Experience: No experience required
Required License/Registration/Certification: None
Physical Requirements: Sitting for long period of time (occasionally)
Shift: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 with occasional after hours/weekend responsibilities
Deadline to Apply: 01/15/2026
Job Summary The Gensel lab has a position for a Scientist II who will be responsible for basic and translational experiments focused on traumatic brain and spinal cord injury. Duties include mouse colony/lab resource management, animal stereotactic spinal cord and brain surgery, animal behavior, brain and tissue processing, histology, protein and RNA isolation, immunohistochemistry, image quantification, western blot, ELISA, qPCR, and cell culture. This individual will also be responsible for collecting data, analyzing the results, and preparing the data/study for publications, grant submissions, and meeting presentations. The individual will also assist in lab leadership and administration.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience: Extensive expertise in neurotrauma research
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.
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Scientist II
role at
University of Kentucky
Job Details
Job Title: Scientist II
Requisition Number: RE52762
Department: 7H016:SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RES
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 46
Salary Range: $52,021-85,800/year
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: PhD
Required Related Experience: No experience required
Required License/Registration/Certification: None
Physical Requirements: Sitting for long period of time (occasionally)
Shift: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 with occasional after hours/weekend responsibilities
Deadline to Apply: 01/15/2026
Job Summary The Gensel lab has a position for a Scientist II who will be responsible for basic and translational experiments focused on traumatic brain and spinal cord injury. Duties include mouse colony/lab resource management, animal stereotactic spinal cord and brain surgery, animal behavior, brain and tissue processing, histology, protein and RNA isolation, immunohistochemistry, image quantification, western blot, ELISA, qPCR, and cell culture. This individual will also be responsible for collecting data, analyzing the results, and preparing the data/study for publications, grant submissions, and meeting presentations. The individual will also assist in lab leadership and administration.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience: Extensive expertise in neurotrauma research
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.
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