Science Job Postings


Please send your job announcements to executivedirector@kyscience.org and include contact information and closing date.
  1. 2027–28 AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) and Pathways to Policy Fellowships (PPF) are now open. Apply by Nov. 1
  2. Environmental Education Leadership Corps (EELCorps) is recruiting Americorps volunteers for 2026-2027: keec.ky.gov/EELC
  3. Postdoctoral Researcher, Ecosystem Ecology and Watershed Modeling, Murray State University. Closes August 21, 2026
  4. Campbellsville University is seeking a full-time Visiting Instructor in Chemistry for various courses, including Organic Chemistry. Closes August 14. Details and Application
  5. Tech Congress is seeking a VP of Expansion to develop fellowships in additional states and a Managing Director
  6.  The Research Translation Platform is hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar and Part-time Data Analyst (masters' degree or higher). These positions are ideal for those interested in a career at the research-policy nexus supporting the evaluation and analytic needs of strategies for translating scientific evidence to policymakers
  7. WV STEP is hiring a Civic Science Fellow to design and lead a project on a topic of their choosing relevant to West Virginia, and develop a policymaker guide with community and stakeholder insights Details
  8. WKU is hiring two Laboratory Managers. Minimum requirements is a Master's degree. Details about the Microbiology and Biotech Center Core positions. Open until filled.
  9. Instructor of Biology at Morehead State University. Details
  10. Environmental Education and Forestry jobs are at the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education jobs page 
  11. Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves Technician Details
  12. Jobs in Psychology (various) posted at Kentucky Psychological Association
  13. Operated by the Partnership for Public Service, the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program is recruiting young talent to join the federal workforce in support of two agencies. The program places students with critically needed skills into paid internships and aims to develop a diverse pool of young talent for these agencies. Details at ourpublicservice.org Deadline: May 1, 2026
  14. The Commonwealth of Kentucky posts jobs in state agencies for scientists, engineers, health care professionals and more
  15.  US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has internships for students and recent graduates, Find other EPA jobs at epa.gov
  16. Tech Corps part time instructors & support staff
  17. Biomedical Research - related jobs in Kentucky for students and professionals on the KY- INBRE  (Kentucky IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence) Jobs Board
  18. Kentucky Science Center job openings: Would you like to work for an engaging non-profit committed to offering education in a fast paced and fun environment? Do you like people, hundreds of them? Current openings are posted at: https://kysciencecenter.org/about/careers/
  19. US Geological Survey Career Opportunities include internships, fellowships, postdocs, and federal jobs
  20. UKNeu-PREP is a two year, NIH-funded postbac program at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine for recent college grads from underrepresented backgrounds interested in research careers in neuroscience but lacked access to research opportunities as undergrads. Program includes $36,000/year salary + benefits, 75% research + 25% coursework, interact with other training programs. Application deadline: rolling.