Post Doc - Pathology - Urgent

We are looking for an enthusiastic Post Doc - Pathology to join our diverse team at University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT.
Growing your career as a Full Time Post Doc - Pathology is a fantastic opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in creativity, presentation and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Post Doc - Pathology at University of Utah today!

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

1. 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.
2. The post doc will be expected to supervise undergraduate and graduate students assisting with the research.
3. Requires independent judgment in the design and interpretation of experiments.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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 of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

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Benefits of working as a Post Doc - Pathology in Salt Lake City, UT:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary