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**Open Date** 07/28/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42659B

**Job Title** Post Doc Res Assoc

**Working Title** Post Doc Res Assoc

**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 to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

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

**Department** 00870 - Ophthalmology-Research

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $61,008.00 - $74,088.00

**Close Date** 10/28/2025

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

Job Summary

The Sharon Eccles Steele Center for Translational Medicine at the John A. Moran EyeCenter, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Utah School of Medicine, is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellow interested in gaining training and experience in disease modelling and transnational science. The successful candidate will lead collaborative efforts among basic and clinical researchers and will develop and apply cutting-edge methods in predictive and causal modeling for age-related macular degeneration ( AMD ), a primary cause of irreversible vision loss worldwide. This work will involve the design of innovative analytical and computational techniques to analyze,integrate and model multi modal data for the onset and progression of

AMD . In doing so,the successful postdoctoral fellow will participate in the creation of next-generation drug discovery platforms for AMD .

The successful applicant should have research experience in at least two of (a) deep learning and AI methods; (b) causal search/discovery; © dynamical systems and/ortime series data modeling. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience applying these methods on scientific problems, whether biomedical or not. A strong record of scientific productivity is preferable. The successful applicant must have a Ph.D.in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or related field at the start of the appointment.

The successful candidate will be based at the John A. Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The largest city in the Intermountain West, Salt Lake City is renowned for its world class ski resorts and plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities. Along with easy commuting and mass transit, historic neighborhoods and active performing arts scene,these features have attracted many new residents. The University of Utah and Salt Lake City offer a vibrant academic and industry environment in modeling and data science collaboration, including many unique initiatives such as the Responsible AI initiative, first in the nation State of Utah Office of AI Policy and Silicon Slopes community.

This project will be managed by Dr. Moussa Zouache, Faculty for Research and Discovery at the Sharon Eccles Steele Center for Translational Medicine (https://medicine.utah.edu/faculty/moussa-zouache). It is funded by a research grant from the Macular Society, a UK-based charity (https://www.macularsociety.org). The Macular Society funds world-class research to end vision-impairing macular disease.

This position is for 2 years; extension may be possible based on additional funds becoming available.

The Sharon Eccles Steele Center for Translational Medicine at the John A. Moran EyeCenter was founded in 2009 to identify therapeutic targets for

AMD (https://medicine.utah.edu/ophthalmology/research/centers/sctm). This world-leading center is comprised of an interdisciplinary team of basic and applied researchers,clinicians, clinical staff, and national/international collaborators. Its scientific efforts center around unique resources, including a collection of over 9,000 pairs of donated human eyes – complete with full genetic profiles, images, and ophthalmic and medical histories – and a large study cohort of

AMD patients. The Sharon Eccles Steele Center for Translational Medicine is supported by the John A. Moran Eye Center, public-private partnerships and by charitable donations.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

+ Data consolidation.

+ Data analyses

+ Data Consolidation

+ Mathematical and computational modeling.

+ Assistance with grant writing.

+ Communication of findings:

1. Preparation of abstracts

2. Posters

3. Manuscripts

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD and proven research experience in computation analyses, statistics, mathematical modeling, or engineering. Prior experience in Ophthalmology research is not required.

Preferences

The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science,Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or related field at the start of the appointment.

**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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