Details

Open Date 11/01/2024

Requisition Number PRN40240B

Job Title Research Scientist

Working Title Research Scientist

Job Grade F

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 President

Department 01619 - HCI CORNELIA ULRICH RES PROG

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 47600 to 90400

Close Date 01/30/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Postdoc or Research Scientist who is interested in advancing his or her career in a vibrant and highly collaborative environment to join our interdisciplinary team at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. I am the Executive Director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute and have research projects available in:

• Cancer epidemiology, prognosis, biomarker research, and survivorship of colorectal cancer

• Energy balance and adipose tissue in cancer progression

Our research includes transdisciplinary approaches to colorectal cancer prognosis, utilizing health behavior information, measures of energy balance, as well as metabolomics or metagenomics. The position will involve participation in international consortia, statistical analyses, leadership on multiple publications, project management, and active participation in grant applications. There is potential for promotion to Research Assistant Professor and perspectives for tenured faculty positions.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Postdoc/Research Scientist with the following profile:

• A doctoral degree that qualifies you to work in cancer epidemiology. For example a degree inepidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, genetics, nutritional sciences, pharmacology or medicine.

• Excellent writing and communication skills and a solid publication record

• Good knowledge of epidemiology and biostatistics

• Highly motivated and organized

• Excellent team player and someone who enjoys working with scientists of diverse backgrounds

The University/Huntsman Cancer Institute is home to exceptional epidemiologic resources, including the Utah Population Database, with >11 million extensively linked records. HCI’s excellent biostatistics and research design, genomics resources, and biospecimen repository, as well as a strong research informatics core, enable outstanding research in cancer epidemiology. Our Cancer Hospital provides superb resources for multidisciplinary collaborations in translational/clinical epidemiology. HCI is an NCI -designated comprehensive cancer center (rated in the “exceptional” range in 2019) which supports a vibrant research enterprise in a highly collegial environment.

Utah is known for stunning natural wonders, including 5 National Parks, and world-class recreation for outdoor enthusiasts. Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas offer diverse neighborhoods, great schools, restaurants, arts and entertainment, and endless possibilities for sports and recreation. Learn more at:http://healthsciences.utah.edu/livinginutah/index.php

Interested? Please contact Christy Warby at: christy.warby@hci.utah.edu and Jessica Hartle at: Jessica.hartle@hci.utah.edu

Check out our websites at:http://www.huntsmancancer.org/ulrichandhttps://uofuhealth.utah.edu/huntsman/labs/colocare-consortium

The University of Utah Health Sciences Center is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and Respect. The University of Utah HSC values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to the mission of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veteran’s preference. Reasonable accommodations provided. For additional information:http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-106.html

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or other scientific discipline in a related field plus four years of experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

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.

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