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**Open Date** 05/14/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN41909B

**Job Title** Research Scientist

**Working Title** Research Scientist

**Job Grade** F

**FLSA Code** Professional

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Full Time, hours can be flexible and may require work during weekends

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00219 - Neurobiology Research

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 47600 to 90400

**Close Date** 06/01/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Develops research projects and is responsible for scientific design, conduct and interpretation, presenting results and publishing manuscripts.

Responsibilities

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

Research Scientist will contribute to research projects focused on understanding the functional properties of human stem cell-derived neurons and organoids, utilizing advanced techniques such as patch clamp electrophysiology, multi-electrode arrays, calcium imaging, and optogenetics.

Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Leading or co-leading scientific research projects as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator.

2. Staying up to date with relevant scientific literature.

3. Designing and implementing new methodologies and assays.

4. Troubleshooting and applying innovative solutions to research challenges.

5. Analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing data to draw meaningful conclusions.

6. Training and supervising students and research staff.

7. Collaborating with internal and external research teams to ensure rigor and reproducibility.

8. Preparing research findings for presentations, abstracts, and peer-reviewed publications.

9. Serving as a scientific resource for departmental and institutional initiatives.

10. Participating in educational activities, including teaching classes and presenting seminars.

11. Assisting in the preparation of research grant proposals.

Problem Solving

This position demands proficiency in computational data analysis and statistical methods.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously: Benchwork.

Often: Exposure to animals, hazardous chemicals and reagents

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or other scientific discipline in a related field plus four years of experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

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

Preferences

PhD degree in biology-related fields and at least 4 years of postdoctoral research training in neuroscience required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

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. 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. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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