Research Scientist

University of Louisville

Last Updated: 4/6/2026 5:26:29 PM

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Current Days Open
13
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$59,655.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$89,483.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
28.7
First Seen
10/3/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$59,655.00 (Yearly)
4/6/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$89,483.00 (Yearly)
4/6/2026

Full Job Description

Department: Location: Belknap Campus Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R108415 Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 7 (Salaried) Position Description: The Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Laboratory is seeking full-time Research Scientist who will provide scientific direction and oversight of the EAT Lab digital treatment research team serving as a liaison between the clinical and data science teams to translate evidence-based psychological interventions into accessible digital tools. This position would be an excellent fit for a mission-driven, team-oriented, experienced clinical scientist who may not want to independently direct and manage a research lab as sole PI, but is excited about taking on a collaborative leadership role to propel our lab's scientific mission, primarily by serving as PI, MPI or Co-I on grant submissions and large-scale projects. The start date is negotiable and the position can be hybrid (with some time working in-person at our lab in Louisville) or remote. This position will have guaranteed funding for 1 year. After year 1, funding support would come from a combination of grants and contracts within the lab (we have a wide variety of ongoing support sources for our team members, including traditional federal grants from NIH, NSF, and contracts with foundation, industry, and nonprofit partners). It is also possible to write independent grants such as a K award. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assisting with writing grants and scientific papers Co-leading intervention, intensive longitudinal data, implementation, and technology development projects aligned with the lab's mission Providing clinical supervision to study clinicians Assisting with mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research analysts, and staff Target Compensation Maximum: $89,483.00 Target Compensation Minimum: $59,655.00 Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258. The University of Louisville is committed to being a great place to work, learn and invest. It is a place where you will thrive in a community of inclusivity, cultivate your innovative power and work where youll discover your purpose. Join the Cardinal Family today. Learn more about the University at our About Us page.

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