Post-Doctoral Scholar at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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Job Title	Post-Doctoral Scholar
Requisition Number	DU10462
Department Name	7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Salary Range	$50,000 - $55,000
Type of Position	Temporary
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	PhD or Professional degree
Required Related Experience	molecular, cellular, and in vivo breast cancer research
Required License/Registration/Certification	NA
Physical Requirements	Standing for long periods of time, Repetitive motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 40 lbs, Hazardous Chemicals or fumes, Burns/Cuts/Punctures, Bloodborne/Airborne Pathogens/Recombinant DNA/Viral Vectors
Shift	Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (40 hrs/week), plus evenings & weekends as needed.
Job Summary	The Markey Cancer Center is recruiting for a Post-Doctoral Scholar. This position will perform molecular, cellular, and in vivo breast cancer research supported by NCI, collect/organize data for reporting and publishing, and write manuscript This position will have a fully on-site work arrangement. IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a Cover Letter, CV, PhD transcript and as specific request 1, a copy of your PhD diploma. Optionally, you can upload a writing sample. To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Experience in molecular and cellular biology research, handle xenograft experiments in mouse.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Experience in mouse research will be given special consideration. 4-5 years molecular and cellular biology research experience.
Deadline to Apply
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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter
3. Academic Transcript
4. Specific Request 1
5. Specific Request 2

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Salary:

$50,000.00

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