Research Associate
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 30, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Research Associate
Requisition Number
RE45134
Working Title
Department Name
8H700:Mechanical Engineering
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,361-69,383/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
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer work station for long periods of time, Standing for long periods of time, Repetitive motion, and Lifting/Carrying up to 15lbs.
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (40 hrs/wk). Occasional weekend hours as needed
Job Summary
This position will perform analyses of environmental samples for disease-related biomarkers of interest. This position will be responsible for developing biomarker extraction and quantitation assays and will lead development of an on-site sample analysis device for detecting SARS-CoV-2 and emerging pathogens from environmental samples. Candidates must be enthusiastic about learning, applying, and developing new scientific protocols and working within a highly multidisciplinary team. Experience with product development and technology transfer will be viewed favorably. Must be enthusiastic about solving challenges associated with global health. Will also be responsible for design of experiments, data analysis, mentoring junior staff, and lab maintenance.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microfabrication and molecular biology
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Two years working in an academic research laboratory
Deadline to Apply
05/06/2024
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.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Research Associate
Requisition Number
RE45134
Working Title
Department Name
8H700:Mechanical Engineering
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,361-69,383/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
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer work station for long periods of time, Standing for long periods of time, Repetitive motion, and Lifting/Carrying up to 15lbs.
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (40 hrs/wk). Occasional weekend hours as needed
Job Summary
This position will perform analyses of environmental samples for disease-related biomarkers of interest. This position will be responsible for developing biomarker extraction and quantitation assays and will lead development of an on-site sample analysis device for detecting SARS-CoV-2 and emerging pathogens from environmental samples. Candidates must be enthusiastic about learning, applying, and developing new scientific protocols and working within a highly multidisciplinary team. Experience with product development and technology transfer will be viewed favorably. Must be enthusiastic about solving challenges associated with global health. Will also be responsible for design of experiments, data analysis, mentoring junior staff, and lab maintenance.
Internal Employee Being Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microfabrication and molecular biology
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Two years working in an academic research laboratory
Deadline to Apply
05/06/2024
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.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
