Post Doc Res Assoc
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Finance
Posted on April 24, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
03/22/2023
Requisition Number
PRN34273B
Job Title
Post Doc Res Assoc
Working Title
Post Doc - Pathology
Job Grade
A00
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday (hours can vary). Occasional evenings and weekends.
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00247 - Pathology
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
56,484 to 59,592
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
The Hammer Lab in the Department of Pathology has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow who shares our passion for discovery. The position will be based at the University of Utah School of Medicine, ranked among the top 30 public research universities in the nation.
Projects are broadly focused on the dynamics between host and microbe (both pathogen and commensal), and the utilization of cellular immunology and next-generation sequencing-based metagenomics for identifying epigenetic mechanisms of trained immunity for both innate and adaptive immune cells.
Disease focus in the lab includes inflammatory bowel disease, infectious disease, liver fibrosis, colorectal cancer, immunotherapy, and the intersection of age and the microbiome.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant should have a PhD and expertise in cell/molecular/microbiology and/or immunology. Applicants with expertise in flow cytometry, confocal imaging, cell culture, and next generation sequencing are preferred. Excellent communication skills (speaking and writing English), and a track record of publication in English language journals are required.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:
Continuously: Laboratory environment.
Often: Exposure to mice.
Seldom: Infectious disease, chemical hazards.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing and pipetting), walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
PREFERENCES
• Applicants with expertise in flow cytometry, the interrogation of the mechanisms underpinning disease, and next generation sequencing are preferred.
• The ideal candidate is interested in “leveling up” their research experience, career development, and impact in the scientific arena.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
03/22/2023
Requisition Number
PRN34273B
Job Title
Post Doc Res Assoc
Working Title
Post Doc - Pathology
Job Grade
A00
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday – Friday (hours can vary). Occasional evenings and weekends.
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00247 - Pathology
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
56,484 to 59,592
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
The Hammer Lab in the Department of Pathology has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow who shares our passion for discovery. The position will be based at the University of Utah School of Medicine, ranked among the top 30 public research universities in the nation.
Projects are broadly focused on the dynamics between host and microbe (both pathogen and commensal), and the utilization of cellular immunology and next-generation sequencing-based metagenomics for identifying epigenetic mechanisms of trained immunity for both innate and adaptive immune cells.
Disease focus in the lab includes inflammatory bowel disease, infectious disease, liver fibrosis, colorectal cancer, immunotherapy, and the intersection of age and the microbiome.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicant should have a PhD and expertise in cell/molecular/microbiology and/or immunology. Applicants with expertise in flow cytometry, confocal imaging, cell culture, and next generation sequencing are preferred. Excellent communication skills (speaking and writing English), and a track record of publication in English language journals are required.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- The successful post doc will be involved in the development of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. Projects will involve collaborations with colleagues at the University of Utah as well as those at other institutions.
- The post doc will be expected to supervise undergraduate and graduate students assisting with the research.
- Requires independent judgment in the design and interpretation of experiments.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:
Continuously: Laboratory environment.
Often: Exposure to mice.
Seldom: Infectious disease, chemical hazards.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing and pipetting), walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
PREFERENCES
• Applicants with expertise in flow cytometry, the interrogation of the mechanisms underpinning disease, and next generation sequencing are preferred.
• The ideal candidate is interested in “leveling up” their research experience, career development, and impact in the scientific arena.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you meet the minimum qualifications of the position as specified in the job posting?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
- * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
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