WS - KYCOM NIH Immunology Fellow - IWS

University of Pikeville, Inc.; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Job summary

The NIH Immunology Fellow position at University of Pikeville KYCOM Academic Affairs seeks an entry-level researcher to perform laboratory work, histology, and molecular biology tasks. The role emphasizes data collection, analysis, and presenting findings to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities include organ harvesting in Gross Anatomy, histology of thymic and splenic tissue, DNA/RNA work, and data-driven reporting in a collaborative academic setting with a 10–30 hour weekly schedule and summer

Qualifications

• Basic laboratory training and experience, including knowledge of research techniques and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organ harvesting from body donors in Gross Anatomy Laboratory (C, TW, CSD, P).
• Perform histological examination of thymic and splenic tissues (C, CSD, CT, T, P).
• Perform molecular biology experiments (DNA/RNA isolation and analysis) (C, CSD, CT, T).
• Assist with data collection and analysis (C, CSD, CT, T, TW).
• Track record of presentations to scientific and other audiences (P, C, CSD, CT, T, TW, L).

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Technology

Attention to detail

Public speaking

Written & verbal communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

NIH Immunology Fellow
Division: KYCOM
Department: Academic Affairs
Experience: Entry-level
Job Code: IWSKYCOMNIH
Supervisor/Reports to: Malgorzata Simm
Start Date: 8/15/2026

Responsibilities and Career Competencies

• Assist with organ harvesting from body donors in Gross Anatomy Laboratory (C, TW, CSD, P)
• Perform histological examination of thymic and splenic tissues (C, CSD, CT, T, P)
• Perform molecular biology experiments (DNA/RNA isolation and analysis) (C, CSD, CT, T)
• Assist with data collection and analysis (C, CSD, CT, T, TW)
• Track record of presentations to scientific and other audiences (P, C, CSD, CT, T, TW, L)

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L),Technology (T)

Qualifications: Basic laboratory training and experience, including knowledge of research techniques and methodologies; strong analytical and data visualization skills; maintain 75% average grades with no course failures

Computer Skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media & New Technology, Research-related Technology

Other Skills: Attention to detail, Strong active listening abilities, Public speaking, Written & verbal communication, Willingness to learn new things

Work Schedule: 10h/week during semester, 30h/week during summer

Work Conditions: Employee encounters while performing essential functions of the job: Odors/Smoke, Toxic Agents, Noise, Vibrations

Number of Positions: 1-6

Pay Rate: $25/hour

Location: KYCOM Research Laboratory/ Coal Building /

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.