Details **Open Date** 10/25/2024 **Requisition Number** PRN40208B **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** 01337 - Molecular Medicine Program **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** 20000 to 500000 **Close Date** 01/31/2025 **Job Summary** A Postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. J. David Symons in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology ( NUIP ) at the University of Utah (UU) in Salt Lake City, UT to study endothelial cell metabolism in the context of acute ischemic stroke using preclinical models. In addition to Dr. Symons, the mentoring team includes MPIs Drs. Scott Summers, William Holland, Paulo Pires, and Robert Campbell. We seek individuals with basic science skills directly related to the intersection of metabolism and cardiovascular biology. Successful candidates will exhibit high motivation, stellar academic performance, outstanding research productivity during their graduate training, and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial and respectful manner. Applicants across the cardiovascular translational research spectrum will be considered including researchers using molecular, biochemical, genetic, and physiological approaches. Stipends begin at 61,000 and follow NIH NRSA guidelines **Responsibilities** The ideal candidate will be well versed in techniques of molecular and cell biology, rodent handling, and in vivo and/or ex vivo assessment of arterial function. The candidate will work on two NIH funded projects: the role of endothelial cell sphingolipids (Project 1) and endothelial cell autophagy (Project 2) in contributing to outcomes of acute ischemic stroke. The successful applicant will have access to outstanding research cores (e.g. metabolomics, genomics, bioinformatics, metabolic phenotyping) and the ability to leverage resources from NUIP **https://health.utah.edu/nutrition-intergrative-physiology** **; the** Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center**https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/diabetes-metabolism-research-center**and UU Molecular Medicine Program (insert hyperlink). In addition to managing projects, the applicant will contribute to abstract, manuscript, and grant writing. U Molecular Medicine Program **(insert hyperlink).** In addition to managing projects, the applicant will contribute to abstract, manuscript, and grant writing **Minimum Qualifications** **Preferences** All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in applications from students underrepresented in biomedical research including from racial/ethnic, socioeconomic disadvantaged and rural/frontier communities. If eligible i.e., US citizen or Permanent Resident, opportunities exist to apply for T32 training grants (insert hyperlink for T32 Diabetes and Metabolism opportunity). **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** Please apply online and include: 1. Cover Letter (1 page) 2. CV 3. Summaries of research accomplishments (1 page) and future research plans (up to 2 pages) attached under “Research Statement” 4. Names and contact information for at least three former mentors / supervisors Inquiries or requests for information may be sent to, **j.david.symons@hsc.utah.edu** **.** The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. **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. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. 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