Post Doc Res Assoc

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

URs enrollment information

Job summary

The Boudina Laboratory in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our research team. The successful candidate will design and carry out independent and collaborative projects, mentor students, write manuscripts, prepare grant proposals, and present findings at seminars and conferences.

This full-time, day-shift position is based on campus and offers access to cutting-edge resources and a collegial

Qualifications

• PhD completed within the past year or defending shortly.
• Demonstrated expertise in mouse genetics, including breeding and managing genetically modified mouse models.
• Experience with lineage tracing, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques.
• Strong record of scientific productivity with peer‑reviewed publications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out independent and collaborative research projects
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the lab
• Write and submit manuscripts for publication
• Prepare grant applications, including fellowship and training proposals
• Present research at lab meetings, departmental seminars, and national conferences

Skills

Mouse genetics

Lineage tracing

Flow cytometry

Molecular biology

Written & verbal comms

Education

PhD completed or nearing defense

Job description

Details

Open Date 10/19/2026

Requisition Number PRN46529B

Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc

Working Title Post Doc Res Assoc

Career Progression Track A00

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 01337 - Molecular Medicine Program

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 20000 to 500000

Close Date 01/29/2027

Job Summary

The Boudina Laboratory in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our research team.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out independent and collaborative research projects
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the lab
• Write and submit manuscripts for publication
• Prepare grant applications, including fellowship and training grant proposals
• Present research at lab meetings, departmental seminars, and national conferences

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD completed within the past year or defending shortly
• Demonstrated expertise in mouse genetics, including breeding and managing genetically modified mouse models
• Experience with lineage tracing, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques
• Strong record of scientific productivity, including peer-reviewed publications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Additional Information

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