Substance Use Postdoctoral Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

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
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.