Post-Doctoral Scholar

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Post-Doctoral Scholar Requisition Number DU14982 Department Name 7H800:PSYCHIATRY Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $64,000 Type of Position Student Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

PhD or similar doctoral-level preparation in social work, psychology, public health, counseling, medicine, nursing, or other field related to mental and behavioral health, completed within the past 4 years.

Required Related Experience

Clinical experience in behavioral health, social work, psychology, public health, counseling, medicine, nursing or other field related to mental and behavioral health.

Experience in research, including data collection and scientific writing.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Eligible for clinical licensure in a behavioral health field.

Physical Requirements

Repetitive motion typical of desk work (sitting/bending/typing/twisting)

Prolonged exposure to computer screen time

Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 25lbs

Shift

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; evenings and weekends as needed

Job Summary

The UK Department of Psychiatry seeks a Post-Doctoral Scholar to conduct research on child, adolescent, and young adult mental health research and/or substance use research. The scholar will participate in meetings and collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry research faculty, including working with investigators on currently funded research projects. Additionally, participation in scholarly activities, including the production of manuscripts, refereed presentations, and collaboration on grant proposals, is expected.

Strong applicants will be motivated to conduct interdisciplinary research in these areas and will demonstrate scholarly potential that makes them competitive for future funding as an independent investigator.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

• A defined research agenda related to one or more of the following: child, adolescent, or young adult mental health or substance use, including a focus on trauma or suicide prevention.
• Established record of scholarly publications or manuscripts published or under review.
• Experience leading or managing research teams or complex projects.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams and community or state agency partners.
• Experience with mixed-methods research designs.

Deadline to Apply 12/31/2026 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.

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vita
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents