Role Snapshot
The Principal Research Scientist will lead planning, coordination, and execution of scientific research at the Aged Horse Research Center within the Gluck Equine Research Center at the University of Kentucky. The role drives research growth and success through collaboration with faculty and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily laboratory operations, manage the lab budget, and coordinate research projects while contributing to grant development and funding efforts.
Skills & Tools: Strong leadership, project coordination, and budget management abilities, with collaborative communication skills for working across faculty, researchers, and stakeholders.
Qualifications: Advanced scientific training and research experience, typically a doctoral degree with a track record in equine or veterinary research and grant-related work (requirements not explicitly stated in the posting).
Compensation: $180K–$280K/yr (estimated)
Job Description
The Department of Veterinary Science’s Gluck Equine Research Center within the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment is seeking a highly motivated Principal Research Scientist to support research initiatives at the Aged Horse Research Center.
This position will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of scientific research while overseeing daily laboratory operations, managing the lab budget, and contributing to grant development and funding efforts.
This position will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of scientific research while overseeing daily laboratory operations, managing the lab budget, and contributing to grant development and funding efforts.
About the Role
This position will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of scientific research while overseeing daily laboratory operations, managing the lab budget, and contributing to grant development and funding efforts. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, researchers, and other stakeholders to advance research objectives, support ongoing projects, and promote the continued growth and success of the Aged Horse Research Center.
Why Join Us
At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you’ll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include:
- Exceptional benefits package.
- A formal mentoring program to support your professional development
- Access to a staff development fund for continued learning and skill building
- Dedicated staff recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
- A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky
Join us in shaping the future of teaching and learning—where innovation meets impact.
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