Physician-Scientist - Microbiome​/Mucosal Immunology Gastroenterologist

Overview

The Division of Gastroenterology within the University of Utah's Department of Internal Medicine announces a new tenure-track physician-scientist faculty position in the field of the Microbiota and Mucosal Immunology. Particular areas of interest include microbiota-immune interactions, mucosal immune pathways that promote health, dietary interactions with the microbiota, or microbial metagenomics, metabolism or ecology within disease states such as inflammatory bowel diseases, liver diseases such as primary sclerosing cholangitis, or motility disorders like irritable bowel syndrome among others.

• Successful candidates will be expected to establish a rigorous, independent translational research program while integrating seamlessly into the clinical program of GI and Internal Medicine.
• Direct a translational or clinical research program that complements GI and Internal Medicine goals and participates in a focused consortium of interdisciplinary researchers in Mucosal Microbiota and Immunology.
• Collaborate with the MAGIC Center (Microbiota And Gastrointestinal Immunity Consortium) and participate in related initiatives, including infrastructure for gnotobiotic experiments, microbiota analysis, metabolomics, and acquisition of human samples to support basic science and translational discoveries.

• Minimum Qualifications: MD or DO degree, clinicians must be board certified in Gastroenterology and eligible for a Utah Medical License.
• Preferred Qualifications: History of NIH or equivalent funding in an area appropriate for participation in MAGIC.

Contact for inquiries:
Research Director, Dr. Nicole Frank, nicole.frankh.edu

To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae, a brief cover letter, and a 2-page description of anticipated research directions at:

Applications reviewed upon receipt. Three references will be obtained at later request.

The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, a vibrant and progressive metropolis that sits in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountain Range. This offers a truly unique mix of city life, outdoor activities and a world-class biomedical research program that houses Howard Hughes Investigators, National Academy of Science members and a Nobel Laureate. The University of Utah is adjacent to ARUP national reference laboratory, a worldwide leader in innovative laboratory research and development.

Further, the Huntsman Cancer Institute is an NCI designated cancer center at the University of Utah, and provides cutting edge cancer research technologies to support clinically relevant research programs.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and Respect. U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Department: 00229 - Gastroenterology

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications

Close Date
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Open Until Filled

Requisition Number: PRN
03842F

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