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University of Kentucky

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
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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.
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	08/25/2023
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. 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.