University of Kentucky

Scientist III

University of Kentucky • $64K — $105K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Clinical or Health Psychology preferred
  • 3 years of related experience required
  • Experience in psych-oncology and psychosocial intervention research preferred
  • Experience with longitudinal data analyses preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead scholarly dissemination of research findings
  • Support proposal development for funding opportunities
  • Develop new research protocols and evaluate preliminary data
  • Direct ongoing and new extramurally-funded projects
  • Exercise leadership and collaboration within the research team

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive oncology and cancer survivorship research lab
  • Engagement in impactful research with potential for significant contributions to the field
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals
  • Potential for flexible hours including some evenings and weekends
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Scientist III

Requisition Number
RE56011

Working Title

Department Name
7H075:Center for Health Engagement and Transformation

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
48

Salary Range
$64,210-105,914/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

PhD

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Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

May require sitting for long periods

Shift

Primarily Days Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, some Evenings, Weekends are possible

Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center has an opening for a Scientist III position in Dr. Laurie McLouth's supportive oncology and cancer survivorship research lab.

This position will primarily entail leading scholarly dissemination, supporting proposal development, developing new research protocols and evaluating preliminary data, and supporting project direction for ongoing and new extramurally-funded projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be self-motivated, highly attentive to detail, and exercise good leadership and collaboration.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

PhD in Clinical or Health Psychology preferred. Experience conducting psych-oncology and psychosocial intervention research preferred. Experience conducting longitudinal data analyses preferred.

Deadline to Apply
11/08/2026

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