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**Open Date** 07/17/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42561B

**Job Title** Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret

**Working Title** Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret

**Job Grade** A00

**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

Monday – Friday 8-5

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

**Department** 02171 - Education Program and Trainees

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 65000 to 70000

**Close Date** 10/20/2025

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

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Dr. Chen Chen’s Lab in the Department of Population Health Sciences, Division of Cancer Population Science at the University of Utah School of Medicine is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellow interested in gaining training and experience in environmental epidemiology and cancer epidemiology. The primary objectives focus on climate sensitivity hazards and cancer-related health outcomes. However, other related opportunities for research will be available.

The Fellowship will train fellows for independent academic research careers. Fellows are expected to collaborate on established projects and are encouraged to conduct independent research with an emphasis on study inception, be productive manuscript writers, and apply for their own grants.

A breadth of resources and collaborative support will enable fellows to build their own research programs. For interested candidates, there are opportunities to develop qualitative as well as quantitative and statistical expertise. Salary is competitive with excellent fringe benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences or a related discipline is required at the start of the fellowship. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

About the University of Utah

The**University of Utah**is the state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education and offers an exceptional research and teaching environment. The University of Utah encompasses both the flagship university and the health sciences campus for the state, competes in the Big 12 conference, and is the largest research-intensive institution in the Mountain West.

About the Department of Population Health Sciences

The**Department of Population Health Sciences**( PHS ) is one of 26 departments in the School of Medicine in the Health Sciences Campus. 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. The Health Sciences Campus is home to 23 Institutes and Centers including The Utah Clinical and Translational Science Institute ( CTSI ; our NCATS funded CTSA ), the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research Institute, the Center for Medical Innovation, and the Utah Center on Aging.

PHS is a hub for education, investigation and methodological expertise in population health. Through a diverse faculty in three Divisions, including Cancer Population Sciences, Biostatistics, and Health System Innovation & Research, we provide expertise and infrastructure to advance capacity for impact-driven research and support clinical professionals in providing better patient and population-oriented care in an increasingly complex health care delivery system. Through our research, education (our Population Health Sciences PhD Program), and community engagement activities, we promote patient-centered health care and the delivery of evidence-based health innovations that improve population health and reduce health disparities within our community. Through high impact research, we strive to contribute to a world where all individuals—regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender identity or sexuality—have the opportunity to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health. The department is highly interdisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative, and we seek a postdoctoral fellow who will thrive in this environment.

About the Division of Cancer Population Science

The Division of Cancer Population Science, within the Department of Population Health Science, will serve as the academic home for faculty and graduate students with emphasis in population cancer research. The University of Utah houses the Huntsman Cancer Institute, an internationally renowned cancer center with outstanding clinicians and scientists. The Division will, in particular, foster the integration of cancer population sciences with clinical research and provide expertise on study design, in molecular and translational epidemiology, and in cancer prognosis, survivorship, and outcomes research. Many interactions both on the academic and research side will take place, in particular with the Departments of Surgery, Oncological Sciences, Pediatrics, the Division of Epidemiology in the Department of Internal Medicine, the Division of Public Health in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, the College of Health, College of Nursing and many more.

About Huntsman Cancer Institute

**HCI**is an NCI -designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network ( NCCN ), supporting and fostering a vibrant cancer research enterprise in a highly collaborative environment. HCI has an outstanding history of academic achievement and impact and a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and service. In addition, the University of Utah and HCI are home to superb shared resources, such as the Utah Population Database (more info below) as well as the**Utah Cancer Registry**, which is a long-standing and preeminent Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results ( SEER ) site. HCI has extensive depth in population sciences research, coupled with a strong tradition of**community-based research**, and collaborations with clinicians to conduct transformational research for individuals and populations. As part of our scientific mission of excellence, we seek to positively impact the populations we serve; specifically those in Utah, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.

Required materials:

1. CV

2. Research statement

3. List of three references

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Chen Chen at**[email protected]**.

Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Preferences:

The successful applicant will have experiences working with electronic health records data, especially in its application in climate sensitivity hazards such as power outage due to wildfire. Experiences or publications with methods such as quasi-experimental design, case crossover design and spatial statistics are all positive factors for considerations.

**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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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