Dir, Postdoc Affairs & Research Trg

University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Job Details

Job Title: Director, Postdoctoral Affairs & Research Training

Requisition Number: RE54907

Position: Director for the Office of Postdoctoral Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Mentorship (PRISM)

Department: 40100: VP of Research

Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 48

Salary: $62,941-103,834 per year

Type: Staff (Full‑Time)

Required Education: PhD

Required Experience: 1 year

Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Physical Requirements: Lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 30 lbs.

Job Summary
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. Coordinate with the Graduate School and other units to advance research training and outcomes.

The goal of this work is to prepare postdoctoral and graduate student researchers for impactful research‑centered careers in academia, industry, government, and beyond.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

Design and implement university‑wide training programs for postdoctoral and graduate researchers.

Develop and manage PRISM programming and resources.

Lead grant development and administration for federal training awards.

Develop career and professional development initiatives for trainees.

Represent and celebrate trainee achievements and mentor relationships.

Build and sustain a collaborative trainee community across the university.

Coordinate efforts with Graduate School and other institutional units.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Yes.

Preferred Education/Experience
Ph.D. degree preferred.

Application Deadline
07/22/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, including background checks and drug screening. The University follows all federal and state nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operation.

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