Post Doc Res Assoc

Open Date 12/08/2025

Requisition Number PRN
43760B

Job Title Post Doc Res Assoc

Working Title Post Doc Res Assoc

Career Progression Track A00

Track Level P5 - Expert, P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro

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 To be determined with supervisor.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 01502 - Department of Biochemistry

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 65600 to 73136

Close Date 03/07/2026

Postdoc with a primary duty consisting research-related work. Required to meet FLSA threshold to be paid on a salaried basis, otherwise employment record will convert to hourly.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

• Work with the Principal Investigator (PI) to set up and organize the lab space. This is an unique opportunity to build a lab from ground up and play an active role in shaping its culture.
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator (PI) to conceive and develop an original, independent research project aligned with the lab’s focus.
• Pursue competitive independent and institutional research funding under the mentorship of the PI. Collaborate with PI to write scientific manuscripts outlining research findings. Proactively present research findings at scientific meetings.
• Design, perform, and analyze complex cell and molecular biology experiments with a high degree of independence and technical proficiency.
• Work with the PI to develop, optimize, and document novel experimental techniques and protocols to advance the lab’s research goals.
• Provide guidance and training to graduate and undergraduate students, and a willingness to participate in lab and departmental activities.
• Maintain a detailed, well-organized electronic laboratory notebook to ensure rigorous record-keeping of all experiments, results, and observations. Commitment to research integrity.
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot experiments, applying analytical skills and prior experience to develop solutions.
• Actively contribute to the scientific direction of the lab by integrating personal expertise and innovative ideas to advance research programs.

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Associate to join our team investigating fundamental questions in ribosome biology. Our research is centered on understanding the mechanisms of protein synthesis and translational control in health and disease.

The primary focus of the lab is to elucidate how ribosomes act as sensors of cellular stress and to discover the ribosome‑mediated quality control and signaling pathways that govern cell fate decisions. The dysregulation of these surveillance mechanisms is linked to ribosome dysfunction, loss of proteostasis, and human diseases, including cancer, neurodegeneration, and age‑related disorders. To tackle these challenges, we employ a multidisciplinary toolkit including biochemistry, proteomics, genetics, and structural biology approaches.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Are Excited To Develop An Independent Research Program Within This Framework. Several Exciting Projects Are Available, Including

• Identifying mechanisms that enable cells to restore proteostasis following acute translational stress.
• Elucidating the regulatory mechanisms of the Ribotoxic Stress Response.
• Defining the mechanisms of translational repression regulated by the Integrated Stress Response pathway in cancer.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field and will be encouraged to integrate their own expertise and ideas to advance these research areas. Interested applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their research accomplishments, specific interest in our lab’s focus, and how their skills align with our ongoing projects. To learn more about our research, please visit our lab website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

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