Scientist II

Job Title
Scientist II


Requisition Number
RE49329


Working Title

Department Name
7H357:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - ENDOCRIN


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
46


Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


PhD




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Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Lifting of objects up to 50lbs, long periods of standing or sitting.



Shift

Day shift.



Job Summary

The Scientist II is available to investigate the mechanisms responsible for heart disease triggered by type-2 and gestational diabetes. Applicants must have experience in assessment of heart function in experimental animals, myocyte isolation, fluorescence microscopy in live cells, Ca2+ imaging & analysis, and cardiac electrophysiology.

The employee will plan, conduct, and supervise experiments related to this research. The employee not only must have technical experience in the above techniques but must have a comprehensive knowledge of the field such that they can plan, conduct and supervise experiments independently; ability to work independently and to supervise technical staff; proven record of productivity in terms of scientific publications; high level of scientific writing ability.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Experience with histology and immunofluorescence microscopy; RNA extraction, RT-PCR, Cell culture, other assays; handling human tissues; broad knowledge of metabolism and adipocyte biology



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

PhD or MD with greater than 5 years postdoctoral experience preferred.



Deadline to Apply
02/27/2025


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