Job Title: Scientist II Requisition Number: RE48067 Department Name: 8E030:Chemistry 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 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: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; carrying or lifting light-weight objects. Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, occasional evenings and/or weekends Job Summary: The Department of Chemistry, in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Scientist II to work in the lab of Dr. Samuel Awuah. This position will work in Chemistry in the field of chemical biology and drug/probe discovery using chemical synthesis, in vitro assay prioritization and in vivo studies. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Chemical synthesis of biologically relevant compounds Understanding complex biological problems Mechanistic investigation using chemoproteomic methods In vivo characterization of probes and drug leads using mouse models This position will work with Dr. Awuah to secure continued funding and present research findings at local, regional, national, and international conferences. This position will meet with undergraduate and graduate students in an advisory/supervisory capacity related to overlapping or adjacent research topics. This position is integral to the research aims of the Awuah Lab. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? : No Deadline to Apply: 11/17/2024 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.