Background Investigation, Career Development, Federal Grants, Genetics, Government, Mentoring, Prism, Research Grants, Team Player, Training Program Development
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
1 day ago
### Compensation $ ### Hours Per Week 40 ### Number Of Positions 1 ### Job Description University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleDir, Postdoc Affairs & Research TrgRequisition NumberRE54907Working TitleDirector for the Office of Postdoctoral Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Mentorship (PRISM)Department Name40100:VP of ResearchWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level48Salary Range$62,941-103,834/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationPhD Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience1 yr Required License/Registration/CertificationNone Physical RequirementsPossible lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 30 lbs. ShiftMonday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Job SummaryThe University of Kentucky (UK) Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) seeks a Director of Postdoctoral and Graduate Research Training. Anchored in the Office of Postdoctoral Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Mentorship (PRISM), the Director will: * design and lead University-wide activities that advance the research training of postdoctoral and graduate student researchers * lead PRISM and develop programming to enhance the postdoctoral experience * support the development, submission, and administration of federal research training grants spanning pre- and postdoctoral trainees * lead research-centered career and professional development programming * promote the achievements of postdoctoral and graduate student researchers and their mentors * foster a collaborative research trainee community across the University * collaborate and coordinate with the Graduate School and other units across the University to advance the research training and research-centered career outcomes of postdoctoral and graduate student researchers, complementing the educational and degree-program missions of those partner units The goal of this work is to prepare postdoctoral and graduate student researchers for impactful research-centered careers in academia, industry, government, and beyond. Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperiencePh.D. Deadline to Apply07/22/2026Our University CommunityWe 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. Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). 1. * Which best represents your experience working with graduate students/postdocs.? - None - More than 0, up through 1 year - More than 1 year, up through 3 years - More than 3 years, up through 5 years - More than 5 years 7. * Which best represents your experience developing workshops & training programs? - None - More than 0, up through 1 year - More than 1 year, up through 3 years - More than 3 years, up through 5 years - More than 5 years Applicant Documents Required Documents1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities PI285492809 ### Place of Work On-site ### Requisition ID RE54907