Research Scientist

Overview

Hours can be flexible and may require work during weekends

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Department 00219 - Neurobiology Research

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

47600 to 72000

Close Date

08/04/2026

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

Develops research projects and is responsible for scientific design, conduct and interpretation, presenting results and publishing manuscripts.

This position is structured as a hands-on, bench-focused role with a central responsibility for driving experimental work and helping projects move forward efficiently. A key aspect of the role will be translating research ideas into practical, well-controlled experiments and troubleshooting technical challenges as they arise.

In addition to your own experimental work, you will play an important role in supporting trainees in the lab. This will include working with graduate and undergraduate students on experimental design, helping them establish reliable approaches early in their projects, and assisting with troubleshooting to maintain progress.

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading or co-leading scientific research projects.
• Designing and implementing new methodologies and assays.
• Troubleshooting and applying innovative solutions to research challenges.
• Analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing data to draw meaningful conclusions.
• Training and supervising students and research staff.
• Collaborating with internal and external research teams.
• Preparing research findings for presentations, abstracts, peer-reviewed publications, and grant applications.
• Assisting in the preparation of research grant proposals.

Problem Solving This position demands proficiency in computational data analysis and statistical methods.

Comments Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously:
Benchwork. Often:
Exposure to animals, hazardous chemicals and reagents.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency Nearly Continuously:
Hearing, listening, talking. Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting. Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead.

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.

Prefer a PhD in a biology-related field and at least five years of postdoctoral research experience in neuroscience are required, along with a record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals. Experience working with human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and stem cell–derived neurons and organoids is preferred. This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

• Required Indicate the number of years of experience that you have in developing scientific research projects, acting as principal or co-principal investigator, managing a research staff, and/or delivering formal presentations or educational seminars:
• Less than 2 years
• 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
• 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

• Do you have a PhD in genetics, biology, or related field?
  • yes
  • no
• Do you have postdoc experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

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