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Posted: 23-Mar-24
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Salary: Open
Categories:
Research Support - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 518815
Department Name: 7H854:OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE
Job Summary:
The Autophagy & Metabolism group is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative individual to work as a Scientist II on translational and basic biomedical research in neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.
Our research focuses on elucidating the roles of autophagy and metabolism in normal cells/animals and in human diseases, utilizing a variety of techniques including transcriptomics/proteomics/metabolomics, other biochemical and cell biological assays, mouse behavioral tests, and confocal/intravital/mass spectrometric imaging.
Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:
Lipid biochemistry, drug delivery/formulation, pharmacokinetics, click chemistry, primary neuron/astrocyte culture, cell culture, flow cytometry, TEM, fluorescence microscopy, histology, immunoprecipitation/Co-IP, and behavioral analyses.
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
PhD
Required Related Experience:
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification :
None
Preferred Education/Experience:
Prior experience on autophagy, lipid metabolism, neuroscience, drug development, and technology commercialization is preferred.
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.
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