Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Closing in 12 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Sep 25, 2026
Offered salary$63,480-$71,748/year
About the role
Postdoctoral Scholar
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | Postdoctoral Scholar |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU15135 |
| Department Name | 7H051:Cardiovascular Research Center |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $63,480-$71,748/year |
| Type of Position | Temporary |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | PhD or terminal degree in a related field. |
| Required Related Experience | Experience performing experiments, analyzing data, and assisting in the dissemination of results through abstracts and papers. |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | n/a |
| Physical Requirements | Moving and lifting object from floor to above shoulders up to 25 pounds. Standing and sitting at computer terminals and laboratory bench completing repetitive tasks for extensive periods of time. Continuous working with materials requiring personal protective equipment in accord with EH&S policy. |
| Shift | Primarily Days Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings and weekends may be required due to experimentation. |
| Job Summary | A Postdoctoral Scholar position is open in the lab of Dr. Xu Xiao. We are looking for a postdoctoral Scholar with a strong background in cell biology and/or biochemistry, with research experience or interest in lipid metabolism. The position will focus on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating lipid and cholesterol metabolism in metabolic diseases. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 10/31/2026 |
| 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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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Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
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