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University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193


Special Instructions

Please attach CV and three references to application.Applicants that include a brief description of project ideas related to our recent work will have priority.Announcement

Open Date:

09/17/2024Requisition Number:

PRN39885BJob Title:

Post Doc Res AssocJob Grade:

A00FLSA Code:

AdministrativePatient Sensitive Job Code:

NoStandard Hours per Week:

40Full Time or Part Time:

Full TimeShift:

DayWork Schedule Summary:

Monday – Friday (hours can vary). Occasional evenings and weekends.VP Area:

U of U Health - AcademicsDepartment:

00247 - PathologyLocation:

Campus, Salt Lake City, UTType of Recruitment:

External PostingPay Rate Range:

61,008 to 64,356Close Date:

Open Until FilledJob Summary

The Matt Bettini Lab in the Department of Pathology has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow who shares our vision for excellence in immunology research. The position will be based at the University of Utah School of Medicine, ranked among the top 30 public research universities in the nation, located in the foothills overlooking Salt Lake City.The focus of the available project within the broader research program is to study the role of ITAM number and sequence in Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell function from a recently funded NIH-RO1 5 year award.The fellow will have an opportunity to train in cutting edge technologies and the use of humanized mouse models. The fellow will contribute to projects understanding the transcriptional regulation and CAR signaling signatures of human CAR T cells in various tumor antigen models.The preferred applicant will be familiar with one or more of the following techniques: NRG / NSG mouse models and human CAR T cell generation, flow cytometry, western and IP western blots, use of next-generation single cell RNA sequencing, omics analysis including phosphoproteomics and metabolomics.For more information regarding the job-posting you may contact Dr. Bettini at

matt.bettini@path.utah.edu , or visit

https://www.bettini-lab.org .Qualifications

Applicant should have a PhD and expertise in immunology and/or cell/molecular/microbiology. Applicants with expertise in flow cytometry, confocal imaging, cell culture, and next generation sequencing are preferred. Excellent communication skills (speaking and writing English), and a track record of publication in English language journals are required.Responsibilities

• Actively drive research projects taking a systems biology approach for understanding CAR T cell function.• Develop experimental design, data collection, and analysis.• Collaborate with colleagues at the University of Utah as well as those at other institutions.• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students assisting with the research.This is an NIH-funded position. Our laboratory uses state of the art approaches to interrogate how CAR ITAM sequences dictate function.Preferences

• Applicants with expertise in CAR T cell immunology including the use of NSG / NRG mice, flow cytometry, confocal imaging, cell culture, and next generation sequencing and omics analysis are preferred.• The ideal candidate has strong writing skills and enjoys working in a collaborative and multidisciplinary team.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.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.The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you meet the minimum qualifications of the position as specified in the job posting?

YesNo

* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

YesNo

* Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?

YesNo

Required DocumentsResumeCover LetterAddendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submissionAppropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169University Human Resource Management250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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