Postdoctoral Positions at Kentucky University in United States, a public university in Lexington, Kentucky.
Postdoctoral Positions
Postdoctoral Scholar
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7H700:Dept of Pharmacology & Nutritional Scien
01/05/2026
The Nikolajczyk lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to lead a project on mechanisms driving inflammation in diseases involving human cognitive decline. The successful applicant will have an advanced degree (PhD, MD or equivalent)that required wet bench work in any area of biomedical research. Expertise in immunology, inflammation and neuroinflammation are desirable. Training in immune cell fun…
Postdoctoral Scholar
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8E100:Physics And Astronomy
02/28/2026
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kentucky is welcoming applications for a postdoctoral scholar position in observational astronomy. This is a 2-year position (anticipated Aug 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2028) with the possibility of extension for a third year (contingent on performance and funding availability). The postdoctoral scholar will work in Dr. Jiayi Sun’s group and l…
Postdoctoral Scholar
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81130:Community & Leadership Development
12/31/2025
This is a 12-month to 18-month appointment with $50,000 – $55,000 annual salary and benefits. Renewal for a second year is contingent upon performance and funding availability.We invite applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position in the Department of Community and Leadership Development at the University of Kentucky. This 12-to-18-month position will not require relocation to Lex…
Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics/Quantum Information
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8E100:Physics And Astronomy
01/01/2026
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for a postdoctoral position in quantum information, broadly defined. The appointment is expected to begin in Fall 2026.This position is expected to be renewed for up to three years, with the third year contingent on funding availability and satisfactory research progress. The successful c…
Postdoctoral Position in Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy of Singlet Fission Materials
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8E030:Chemistry
01/04/2026
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position focused on exploring the photophysics of organic singlet fission materials using femtosecond electronic spectroscopy and related coherent optical techniques. The successful candidate will investigate photoinduced electronic and vibrational dynamics in a range of molecular and thin-film systems that undergo singlet fission, wi…
Assistant Professor, College of Nursing
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7E100:NURSING INSTRUCTION
The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing is seeking a Regular Title Series (tenure- eligible) Assistant Professor. This position is a 10-month appointment with an anticipated Distribution of Effort of about 45-70% Teaching and Advising, 0% Clinical Practice Activities, 20-40% Research and Scholarly Activity, and 10% Service which will be reviewed annually. We anticipate a start date on or…
Researcher – Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Faculty
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7H016:SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RES
The Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC) at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in neurotrauma research. The position is open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Professor), and postdoctoral fellows or early-career investigators are encouraged to apply. Extramural funding is not required for appointment, although p…
Postdoctoral Scholar
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7H357:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS – ENDOCRIN
12/31/2025
A postdoctoral scholar position is available in Dr. Preetha Shridas’s laboratory at the Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. We are seeking a motivated and talented scientist to investigate the roles of acute-phase protein, Serum Amyloid A in chronic and acute inflammatory diseases. To apply, please submit cover letter and Curriculum Vitae
Post-Doctoral Scholar – Organic Materials/CAER
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40550:Ctr For Applied Energy Res
12/31/2025
The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research [CAER] is assembling an outstanding research program in the field of flexible organic electronics, including sensing, bioelectronics, and organic semiconductor development.The Organic Materials and Devices (OMD) group seeks one or more postdoctoral scholars for the development of high-performance organic electronic devices. Applicant…
Associate Professor or Professor
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7A870: Division of Orthodontics
The College of Dentistry seeks to recruit an experienced faculty member to provide leadership in the Division of Orthodontics. This position is essential to support the College’s Strategic Plan and advance the mission of excellence in education, research, service, and patient care. Leadership in this area is necessary to maintain accreditation standards, ensure high-quality orthodontic educatio…
Postdoctoral Scholar
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7H180:Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
04/30/2026
This postdoc position will directly report to Dr. Cai, whose lab is based at the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, which provides, state-of-the-art facilities to support metabolomics, proteomics, advanced microscopy, FACS analysis, and animal research. We also offer a remarkable training including the opportunity to collaborate …
Post-Doctoral Scholar
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7H018:Toxicology and Cancer Biology
12/31/2025
Dr. Ka Wing ‘Will’ Fong, Assistant Professor, Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology, University of Kentucky (UK), United States is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to study transcriptional, epigenetic and metabolic regulation of prostate cancer. [See our publications: Kim et al., Journal of Clinical Investigation 2025; Kim et al., Molecular Cancer Research in press; Fong et al., Mol Cell …
Assistant or Associate Professor in Microbiology
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8E300:Biology
The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with expertise in the field of Microbiology, broadly defined. This is a nine-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. The anticipated first y…
Psychology Post-Doctoral Scholar
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8E120:Psychology
02/28/2026
The Treatment Innovation for Psychological Services (TIPS) Research Group in the Psychology department of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, KY is seeking a full-time postdoctoral scholar. Filling this position is contingent upon the availability of federal funding. The scholar will be hired for an in-person, full-time, 1-year position, with the poss…
Assistant or Associate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry
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8E030:Chemistry
11/01/2025
The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invite applicants for a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant or Associate (preferred) Professor level in Medicinal Chemistry.The Department of Chemistry along with the Markey Cancer Center (Kentucky’s NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center) offer an inspiring, supportive and co…
Assistant/Associate Professor in Equine Veterinary Outreach
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81140:Veterinary Science
This is a tenure-eligible faculty position in the Department of Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky, with a 12-month appointment in the Special Title Series. The Department’s Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center has considerable expertise and an established national and international reputation in conducting and communicating research that benefits the health and welfare of the …
Postdoctoral Research Associate
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81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES
08/31/2026
This advertisement seeks to fill an open postdoctoral position in the Rye Breeding Project in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY). The goal of this project is to develop commercially viable, short statured, high yielding, open pollinated rye varieties suitable for baking, brewing and distillation. The selected candidate will play a pivotal rol…
Associate or Professor in Immunology
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7H400:Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Gen
The Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking to build on recent departmental growth by recruiting an outstanding immunologist at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.We invite applications from accomplished mid-career scientists (PhD, MD, or MD/PhD) with expertise in Immunology. Areas of particular intere…
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
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7H667:PEDIATRICS – RESEARCH
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics.The candidate should have an established track record in conducting independent research, publishing novel scientific findings, and obtaining extramural funding. The candidate will be responsible for reading the appropriate literature, writing manuscripts, submitting grant proposals, supervising techn…
Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Endocrinology
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7H357:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS – ENDOCRIN
Faculty member will be expected to conduct innovative, rigorous, grant funded research and engage in scholarly activities (peer reviewed publications, presentations, etc.). Faculty member also will contribute to undergraduate teaching and training of UK medical students and research training of UK graduate students and postdoctoral scholars associated with the Department of Endocrinology, Diabe…
