Details
Open Date 10/31/2022
Requisition Number PRN32846B
Job Title Post Doctoral Fellow (E)
Working Title Post Doctoral Fellow
Job Grade A00
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00861 - Pediatric Neurology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range Based on NIH Stipend Level Guidelines
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Division of Pediatric Neurology, University of Utah School of Medicine has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow (PhD or MD/PhD) for studies on leukodystrophy disease gene pathophysiology and therapeutics discovery in the Bonkowsky lab (http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/labs/bonkowsky/). The experimental model systems include mouse, zebrafish, and human (see papers by Strachan et al., 2017, Human Molecular Genetics; Keefe et al., 2020, eLife). Projects in gene therapy and small molecule development are part of the training.
The lab and setting are an innovative, well- equipped and scientifically stimulating surrounding.
Initial employment contract is for one year (renewable) with standard NIH pay scale.
Responsibilities
Postdoctoral Fellow (PhD or MD/PhD) for studies on leukodystrophy disease gene pathophysiology and therapeutics discovery in the Bonkowsky lab (http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/labs/bonkowsky/). The experimental model systems include mouse, zebrafish, and human (see paper by Strachan et al., 2017, Human Molecular Genetics). Projects in gene therapy and small molecule development are part of the fellowship training.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Ambitious and independent with good communication skills and team mentality; and at least one first-author publication in a well-respected journal.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Applications should include a ½ page letter of description of their research interests and career goals, a CV, and the names and contact information of three academic references.
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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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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.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
