Details

Open Date 02/21/2024

Requisition Number PRN37763B

Job Title Research Associate

Working Title Research Associate

Job Grade A00

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00276 - Pharmacology and Toxicology

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $45,000-$100,000

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

The Venosa Laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology at the University of Utah invites applications for a laboratory staff position beginning in 2024. The laboratory is currently studying the epithelial-immune cell crosstalk regulating inflammatory processes in the lung. We are particularly interested in studying how epithelial cell dysfunction (via genetic mutations) exacerbates injury induced by air pollution (i.e., ozone, particulate matter, wildfire smoke). To address this scientific question, we leverage a novel murine model of lung injury and fibrosis initiated by a mutation in the pulmonary epithelial cell specific Surfactant Protein-C. See related publications: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29920187 ; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30910861.

Responsibilities

Applicants for the research associate position will be tasked to lead all computational biology aspects of currently active projects and coordinate the design and execution of future efforts.

Current projects include bulk, single cell, and spatial transcriptomic analysis of pulmoanry and blood cells. Plans have been made to coordinate the expansion to proteomics and lipidomics studies.

Depending on previous experience, the research associate will be required to have proficiency in at least one of these research areas and willingness to acquire the necessary tools to lead the others.

For this position, critical thinking skills and ability to train trainees is required. Active engagement with the laboratory and participation to study design, execution, analysis, and presentation of scientific data is also necessary.

B.S, B.A., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related Biomedical Fields, are desirable.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Solid background in computational analysis is necessary.

Previous experience in the immunology or pulmonary field is highly desirable.

Any additional skill in biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell culture research is welcome.

For additional information regarding the project or to apply for this position, please email Dr. Alessandro Venosa (alessandro.venosa@pharm.utah.edu) with subject line tailored to the position you re applying for. Please include a brief cover letter describing your experiences, current CV (including references from previous supervisors (up to 3).

Minimum Qualifications

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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.

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