Scientist I at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Scientist I
Requisition Number	RE49828
Working Title
Department Name	7N640:Physical Therapy
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	44
Salary Range	$43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MS
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	Ability to stand for extended periods of time, travel across campus for meetings, and lift up to 25 pounds; ability to work in a sedentary position utilizing computer, mouse, keyboard, and telephone for portions of the day.
Shift	Monday–Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Summary	The College of Health Sciences is looking for a Scientist I to manage research projects. The responsibilities for this position include independent experimentation, research analysis, research reporting and grant writing, lab supervision and customer service.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Biomechanics
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Laboratory experience
Deadline to Apply	04/15/2025
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 (*).

1. * Have you done research on lower extremity injuries such as total knee replacements or ACL reconstructions?
   • yes
   • no
2. * Do you have any prior experience processing and analyzing biomechanics data?
   • yes
   • no
3. * Do you have any prior experience using either Labview, Visual 3D, or Matlab code?
   • yes
   • no
4. * Do you have any prior experience using biomechanics equipment, for example force plates and motion capture equipment?
   • yes
   • no

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$43,805.00

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