Research Scientist - Assistant Professor

Overview

Research Scientist, Assistant Professor
The University of Utah Health Sciences is seeking a Research Scientist at the rank of Assistant Professor (Career Track) to join the Division of Transplantation Surgery. This career-track faculty position offers an opportunity to lead innovative research within the Division of Transplantation Surgery. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Department of Surgery's Lab Core and the Huntsman Cancer Institute Laboratories, as part of a NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, to advance science in transplantation and hepatobiliary disease.

The division is a cohesive team of abdominal transplant surgeons and advanced practice clinicians committed to delivering high-quality, value-driven patient care, advancing education, and driving innovation through basic science, clinical, and health services research. Faculty also play a central role in caring for patients with benign and malignant hepatic and biliary diseases in partnership with the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

• Conduct independent, high-impact research in transplantation immunology and molecular biology
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators including chemists, biologists, and clinicians
• Interface with faculty across transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, oncological sciences, and molecular biology
• Lead and mentor a small research team (e.g., research assistants, medical students)
• Pursue and secure extramural funding to support research initiatives
• Mentor trainees at all levels (e.g., undergraduate students, medical students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows)
• Contribute to the division's strategic vision and academic mission

• Ph.D. in biological sciences, immunology, molecular biology, or a related field
• Demonstrated research interest in transplantation-related immunology and molecular biology
• Ability to collaborate across diverse scientific disciplines
• Strong aptitude for independent research and team leadership
• Commitment to mentoring and academic excellence

• Robust publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Prior experience in an academic medical center or research-intensive environments
• Effective leadership in multidisciplinary environments
• Strategic vision aligned with departmental missions in education, research, clinical care, and service
• Ability to foster collaboration, quality, and efficiency across teams
• Experience working across departments such as Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Anesthesia

Interested applicants should apply here:

For more information, please contact Jeremy Egusquiza, Associate Director, squizah.edu

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The 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: 01102 - Transplant Surgery
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Non Tenure Track

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Requisition Number: PRN
03934F

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.

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