Assistant Professor - Peripheral Nerve PhD Scientist; Tenure or Research track

Overview

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Utah is seeking to hire a PhD Research Scientist for a tenure-track or research-track appointment in peripheral nerve research. The Research Scientist will lead a laboratory team and develop protocols for future experiments, manuscript preparation, grant writing, oversight of experiments, and lab personnel management. The goal is to run an independent lab in close collaboration with a clinician-scientist.

The lab currently has NIH, SBIR and University funding. Our research centers on non-healing nerve injuries and aims to translate basic science models to clinical applications.

• Co-develops scientific research projects and acts as a lead scientist.
• Researches and stays current with project-related scientific literature.
• Sets up new methods or assays to accomplish scientific objectives.
• Identifies and implements creative solutions to overcome problems.
• Organizes, interprets data and derives study conclusions.
• Manages and trains research staff to achieve research goals.
• Collaborates with internal and external investigators on multiple research projects ensuring scientific significance and feasibility.
• Summarizes results of clinical studies in the form of scientific abstracts and manuscripts.
• Serves as a resource to provide clinical and scientific information needed for various initiatives.
• Contributes to teaching activities by preparing and presenting educational seminars.
• Assists with grant proposal preparation by researching background, significance and planning statistics, and working with research administrators to meet deadlines.
• Attends national conferences and presents results of clinical studies.

Doctorate degree in biology, neuroscience, immunology, bioengineering, or other related scientific discipline plus four years of experience or equivalency required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

• Experience with flow cytometry
• Immunohistology
• Animal breeding, especially maintenance of transgenic animals
• Neurophysiology
• Behavioral testing

• Immunology
• Cell culture
• Peripheral nerve disorders

Strong preference will be given to applicants who hold a PhD in immunology or peripheral nerve disorders. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

To apply, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, brief statement of educational and research goals, and three references. Send materials to the department contact and address listed, or visit the job posting for additional details. The University of Utah Health is committed to fostering a culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust.

Work environment:
Office and laboratory. Physical requirements include sitting, hearing, listening, talking, repetitive hand motions (e.g., typing), walking, bending, and reaching overhead.

Department: 00268 - Neurosurgery

City:
Salt Lake City, UT

Track:
Dependent on Qualifications

Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Requisition Number: PRN
03364F

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