Postdoc Research Associate

Open Date 12/03/2025

Requisition Number PRN
43728B

Job Title PS Post Doc Res Assoc

Working Title Postdoc Research Associate

Career Progression Track A00

Track Level

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00201 - Physical Ther/Athletic Training

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $62323 or DOQ/DOE

Close Date 02/03/2026

The University of Utah is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the lab of Dr. Maggie French. This position will involve collecting functional data about motor function, mood, and cognition from individuals with stroke using a variety of remote monitoring methods. These data will be used to understand complex relationships between these functional domains. Additionally, the remotely collected data will be integrated with clinical datasets to gain insight on the relationship of rehabilitation delivery and functional outcomes.

The research associate will be responsible for recruiting and enrolling participants, managing remote data collection, analyzing remotely collected and clinical data, disseminating findings through publications and presentations. It is expected that they will contribute to the development of research questions and analytical approaches for these data. It is also expected that the research associate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, rehabilitation providers, and informaticians.

This position is patient-sensitive and the associate must fulfill all associated requirements prior to starting.

Postdoc

The candidate is required to have a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Rehabilitation Science, or a related field

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

The ideal candidate will have experience with wearable sensors and/or remote monitoring approaches and strong programming (e.g., R, Python, or similar) and writing skills.

Type Benefited Staff

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  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

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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.

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