Assistant Professor - Peripheral Nerve PhD Scientist (Tenure or Research track)

About the role

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Utah is seeking to hire a PhD Research Scientist for a tenure-track or research-track appointment in peripheral nerve research. In collaboration with Dr. Mark A. Mahan, the Research Scientist will lead a laboratory staff, including Lab Technician(s) and Post-Doctoral Research Associate(s).

Responsibilities

• Co-develops scientific research projects, and acts as a lead scientist.
• Researches and stays current with project related scientific literature.
• Sets up new methods or assays to accomplish scientific objectives.
• Identifies and implements creative solutions to overcome problems.
• Organizes, interprets data and derives study conclusions.
• Manages and trains research staff to achieve research goals.
• Collaborates with internal and external investigators on multiple research projects ensuring scientific significance and feasibility.
• Sums up results of clinical studies in the form of scientific abstracts and manuscripts.
• Serves as a resource to provide clinical and scientific information needed for various initiatives.
• Contributes to teaching activities by preparing and presenting educational seminars.
• Assists with grant proposal preparation by researching background, significance and planning statistics, and working with research administrators to meet deadlines.
• Attends national conferences and presents results of clinical studies.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in biology, neuroscience, immunology, or bioengineering or other scientific discipline in a related field plus four years of experience or equivalency required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Applicants should have experience with the following laboratory research procedures: Flow cytometry Immunohistology Animal breeding, especially maintenance of transgenic animals Neurophysiology Behavioral testing Preference Will Be Given To Individuals With Experience In Immunology Cell culture Peripheral nerve disorders

Qualifications

• A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, brief statement of educational and research goals, names and addresses of 3 references should be directed to: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/152634 Mark A. Mahan, MD, FAANS and William T. Couldwell, MD, PhD C/O: Admin. Director, Dept. of Neurosurgery 175 North Medical Drive East, 5th Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Benefits

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possesses a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. 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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

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