Post Doc Res Assoc

Details

Open Date: 02/19/2026

Requisition Number: PRN
44312B

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
Work Schedule

Summary:

Monday – Friday | Standard working hours
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 00870 - Ophthalmology-Research

Location:

Campus
City:
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment:
External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $61,008 - $74,088
Close Date: 05/19/2026
Priority Review Date: (Note – Posting may close at any time)
Type:
Benefited Staff

The Davis Sensory-Perception Laboratory at the University of Utah is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to oversee research activities in the lab starting May 2026. The lab’s focus is on mechanisms of visual perception and cortical computations of sensory information. Our interests include the role of oculomotor, attention, and working memory systems. In addition, the lab is interested in understanding how disruptions of the visual system through aging, disease, or damage, particularly of the eye and retina, impact perceptual function in the cortex.

Primary methods include computational modeling, electrophysiological data collection and analysis, optogenetics, and behavioral measurement of psychophysical thresholds and perceptual decision making. Candidates should have expertise in the visual system, electrophysiological data analysis techniques, statistical analysis, computational modeling, and a track record of research achievement in these or related fields.

Essential Functions:

• Leading research projects.
• Training junior lab personnel.
• Seeking fellowships and grant funding.
• Preparing research findings for presentation at research conferences and publication in academic journals.

Requires a doctoral degree in neuroscience or related field. Expertise in electrophysiological data analysis, modeling, statistics, scientific writing, and programming in MATLAB, Python, or similar coding language.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of funding and publication in academic journals.

Please upload a list of 3 professional references.

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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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