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

1. Assist with organ harvesting from body donors in Gross Anatomy Laboratory (C, TW, CSD, P)
2. Perform histological examination of thymic and splenic tissues (C, CSD, CT, T, P)
3. Perform molecular biology experiments (DNA/RNA isolation and analysis) (C, CSD, CT, T)
4. Assist with data collection and analysis (C, CSD, CT, T, TW)
5. 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 /

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. 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.