Physician-Scientist: Microbiome & Mucosal Immunology in GI

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Sur place; USD 210 000 - 290 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Utah in Salt Lake City seeks a physician-scientist to lead a translational program in microbiome‑mucosal immunology within gastroenterology. The role focuses on microbiota–immune interactions, dietary influences, and disease contexts such as IBD and IBS.

The candidate will integrate clinical care with research, establish innovative independent funding, collaborate with the MAGIC Center and Biobank, and contribute to education of residents and fellows in Internal Medicine.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: MD or DO degree; board‑certified in Gastroenterology and eligible for a Utah Medical License.
• Preferred Qualifications: History of NIH or equivalent funding in microbiota, mucosal immunology, or related areas; experience with translational research; capacity to secure national funding and collaborate across multiple departments.

Responsabilités

• Establish and maintain an independent translational research program that is innovative, rigorous, and complementary to the University’s clinical program.
• Integrate seamlessly into the clinical practice of gastroenterology and internal medicine, contributing to patient care and resident/faculty education.
• Lead a translational or clinical research program that aligns with GI and Internal Medicine goals, including collaborations with the MAGIC Center for microbiota and mucosal research and the MAGIC Biobank.

Connaissances

Gastroenterology

Microbiome research

Translational research

Clinical education

Formation

MD/DO degree

Board-certified in Gastroenterology

Utah Medical License eligible

Description du poste

Physician-Scientist - Microbiome/Mucosal Immunology Gastroenterologist

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank

Position/Rank Physician-Scientist - Microbiome/Mucosal Immunology Gastroenterologist

Department

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin

New Position to Begin upon hire

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 .

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.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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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Special Instructions for Candidates

Please submit a CV with mm/yyyy format for start/end dates.

Open Date

Open Date 05/29/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN03842F

Type

Type Faculty

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Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Research Statement

Cover Letter

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