Post-Doctoral Scholar

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky Department of Psychiatry seeks a Post-Doctoral Scholar to conduct research on child, adolescent, and young adult mental health and/or substance use. The scholar will collaborate with the department's research faculty on currently funded projects and contribute to manuscripts, presentations, and grant proposals.

Strong applicants will have a defined research agenda, an established publication record, and experience leading or managing research teams.

Qualifications

• PhD or doctoral degree in social work, psychology, public health, counseling, medicine, nursing, or related field.
• Experience in behavioral health research and data collection.
• Experience with scientific writing and publishing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on child, adolescent, and young adult mental health or substance use.
• Collaborate with Psychiatry research faculty and investigators on funded projects.
• Contribute to manuscripts, refereed presentations, and grant proposals.
• Engage in interdisciplinary work with team members and community partners.

Skills

Clinical experience

Research experience

Data collection

Scientific writing

Behavioral health

Education

PhD or doctoral degree

Job description

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?

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

Deadline to Apply 08/26/2026

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.

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Required Documents

• Curriculum Vita
• Cover Letter

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