Physician-Scientist - Microbiome/Mucosal Immunology Gastroenterologist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah seeks a Physician-Scientist in Microbiome/Mucosal Immunology for a tenure-track faculty position. Responsibilities include leading innovative research, contributing to clinical programs, and collaborating within the MAGIC Center for microbiota studies. Candidates should possess an MD or DO and demonstrate excellence in research and scholarship.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in Gastroenterology required for clinicians.
• History of NIH or equivalent funding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish a rigorous, independent translational research program.
• Integrate into a clinical program to direct research related to GI and Internal Medicine.
• Collaborate with a consortium of faculty in Mucosal Microbiota and Immunology.

Skills

Research skills

Creative thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Physician-Scientist - Microbiome/Mucosal Immunology Gastroenterologist

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The Division of Gastroenterology within the University of Utah's Department of Internal Medicine announces a new tenure-track physician-scientist faculty position in the field of the Microbiota and Mucosal Immunology. Particular areas of interest include microbiota-immune interactions, mucosal immune pathways that promote health, dietary interactions with the microbiota, or microbial metagenomics, metabolism or ecology within disease states such as inflammatory bowel diseases, liver diseases such as primary sclerosing cholangitis, or motility disorders like irritable bowel syndrome among others.

Details

The Division of Gastroenterology within the University of Utah's Department of Internal Medicine announces a new tenure-track physician-scientist faculty position in the field of the Microbiota and Mucosal Immunology. Particular areas of interest include microbiota-immune interactions, mucosal immune pathways that promote health, dietary interactions with the microbiota, or microbial metagenomics, metabolism or ecology within disease states such as inflammatory bowel diseases, liver diseases such as primary sclerosing cholangitis, or motility disorders like irritable bowel syndrome among others.

The primary criteria for selection will be excellence and creativity in research and scholarship which includes a successful track-record of publications and funding consistent with rank along with a national presence within their respective field of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Successful candidates will be expected to establish a rigorous, independent translational research program while integrating seamlessly into our successful clinical program. Candidates will be expected to direct a translational or clinical research program that complements both GI and Internal Medicine goals. Candidates must have an MD or DO degree. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and appointments will include competitive salaries and start-up packages.

Successful applicants would join faculty within GI and would be integrated within a focused consortium of enthusiastic and well-funded faculty in Mucosal Microbiota and Immunology who are recipients of prestigious new and established investigator awards. The applicant would be part of an emerging, university supported center with a focus on microbiota and mucosal immunology that includes faculty across 13 different departments to nurture inter-disciplinary science in the microbiota field and would be intimately involved with the MAGIC (Microbiota And Gastrointestinal Immunity Consortium) Center for microbiota and mucosal oriented research. The MAGIC Center has served as the impetus for the novel MAGIC Biobank for prospective collection of human tissues/samples of GI patients for researchers throughout the University. This collective provides infrastructure to conduct gnotobiotic experiments, microbiota analysis, metabolomics, and acquisition of human samples to cultivate basic science and translational discoveries in this space.

Minimum Qualifications: MD, or DO degree, clinicians must be board certified in Gastroenterology and eligible for a Utah Medical License.

Preferred Qualifications: History of NIH or equivalent funding in an area appropriate for participation in MAGIC.

Contact for Inquiries: If interested in discussing this exciting opportunity, contact Dr. Nicole Frank, [e-mail]

To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae, a brief cover letter, and a 2 page description of anticipated research directions at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/183235

Applications reviewed upon receipt. Three references will be obtained at later request.

The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, a vibrant and progressive metropolis that sits in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountain Range. This offers a truly unique mix of city life, outdoor activities and a world-class biomedical research program that houses Howard Hughes Investigators, National Academy of Science members and a Nobel Laureate. The University of Utah is adjacent to ARUP national reference laboratory, a worldwide leader in innovative laboratory research and development. Further, the Huntsman Cancer Institute is an NCI designated cancer center at the University of Utah, and provides cutting edge cancer research technologies to support clinically relevant research programs.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and Respect. U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Department: 00229 - Gastroenterology

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications

Close Date

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN03842F

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/183780

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

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