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University of Kentucky · 1 day ago

Scientist II

positionGreater Lexington Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$52K/yr - $86K/yr
date0+ years exp

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Scientist II for the Gensel lab, focusing on traumatic brain and spinal cord injury research. The role involves conducting various experiments and managing lab resources while contributing to publications and grant submissions.

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Responsibilities

Basic and translational experiments focused on traumatic brain and spinal cord injury
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
Cell culture
Collecting data
Analyzing the results
Preparation of data/study for publications
Grant submissions
Meeting presentations
Assist in lab leadership and administration

Qualification

Neurotrauma researchAnimal surgeryHistologyProtein isolationRNA isolationImmunohistochemistryImage quantificationWestern blotELISAQPCRCell cultureData analysisLab managementPublication preparationGrant submissionPresentation skills

Required

PhD
No experience required
None
Sitting for long period of time (occasionally)
Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 with occasional after hours/weekend responsibilities

Preferred

Extensive expertise in neurotrauma research

Company

University of Kentucky

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The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
dateFounded in 1923
location
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://education.uky.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.25M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2022-01-19Grant· $1.25M

Leadership Team

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Angela Martin
VP Financial Planning and Chief Budget Officer
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Gary Johnson
Chief Innovation Officer & Vice President of Pharmacy Services
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