About the role
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 /
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.