Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
Closing in 25 days
Location
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United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
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Posted
Oct 08, 2026
About the role
Postdoctoral Scholar
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | Postdoctoral Scholar |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU15089 |
| Department Name | 7H700:Dept of Pharmacology & Nutritional Scien |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | Commensurate with experience |
| Type of Position | Other |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | PhD in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Biology, or a closely related field |
| Required Related Experience | At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Research experience and strong interest in neuroscience, metabolism, diabetes, obesity, or related areas. Research experience with mouse models. Experience studying the hypothalamus or neural regulation of metabolism. Experience with neural tracing techniques. Experience performing stereotaxic surgery in mice. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong written and spoken English skills. Self-motivation, scientific curiosity, and a strong commitment to research. |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | N/A |
| Physical Requirements | Sitting for long periods of time; standing for long periods of time |
| Shift | Days and some weekends |
| Job Summary | We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team. This position is particularly well suited for a recent PhD graduate with training in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, or a related field who is interested in understanding the neural and cellular mechanisms regulating energy and glucose homeostasis in health and disease.The selected postdoctoral fellow will use a multidisciplinary approach combining mouse models and in vitro studies to investigate mechanisms by which the brain regulates glucose homeostasis. The research will focus on understanding these mechanisms in the context of normal metabolic physiology, diabetes, and obesity, with an emphasis on the role of the hypothalamus and neural circuits involved in metabolic regulation. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Experience with metabolic phenotyping, glucose tolerance testing, insulin sensitivity studies, or related in vivo metabolic assays. Experience with immunohistochemistry, microscopy, molecular biology, or related techniques. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Experience with metabolic phenotyping, glucose tolerance testing, insulin sensitivity studies, or related in vivo metabolic assays. Experience with immunohistochemistry, microscopy, molecular biology, or related techniques. Candidates who are recent PhD graduates and have a strong publication record, scientific motivation, and transferable research skills are particularly encouraged to apply. Training will be provided for techniques that are new to the successful candidate. |
| Deadline to Apply | 11/13/2026 |
| 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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