Details **Open Date** 06/06/2024 **Requisition Number** PRN38775B **Job Title** Post Doc Res Assoc **Working Title** Post Doc Res Assoc **Job Grade** 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** **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 00213 - CVRTI **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** 50000 to 700000 **Close Date** **Job Summary** **Postdoctoral Positions in Cardiometabolic Electrophysiology** The Aromolaran Lab at **The Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research and Training Institute ( CVRTI ), University of Utah** (**https://cvrti.utah.edu/the-aromolaran-lab**/) is seeking a creative, energetic and motivated postdoctoral fellow to work on a newly funded project investigating the molecular mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias in the setting of metabolic disorders. We utilize heterologous and native expression systems including human in vitro models. The Aromolaran lab is supportive, encouraging and looking for a hard-working individual to join our exciting group. The environment at the CVRTI is highly interactive, collaborative, friendly and stimulating. **Responsibilities** The position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in basic and translational research using state-of-the art approaches in electrophysiology, as well as other related approaches including optical imaging, microscopy, molecular biology, flow cytometry, biochemistry, DNA cloning and plasmid development. **Minimum Qualifications** **Preferences** The successful candidate will be expected to hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. with experience (within 2 years of graduating) in electrophysiology, imaging, myocyte isolation, cell culture, molecular biology, biochemistry, or inflammation. Expertise in electrophysiology approaches is highly preferred. The candidate will be expected to possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, think critically, and work independently. The CVRTI offers an exceptional research environment, attractive benefits, and a great location in Salt Lake City. Interested applicants should send a single PDF file including: Cover letter (describing research interests), CV/biosketch with publication and funding history, and contact information for three references. Please address your application to Ademuyiwa Aromolaran, PhD. (**ademuyiwa.aromolaran@hsc.utah.edu**, Tel: (801)-581-3095). **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** **Additional Information** 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 (801) 581-7447 for information. 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