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**Open Date** 08/26/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42943B

**Job Title** Post Doc Res Assoc

**Working Title** Post Doc Res Assoc (Sinha Lab)

**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

**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** 11/27/2025

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

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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

**Position Description:** 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 https://sinha.biochem.utah.edu/

Laboratory Setup

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.

**Project development:** Collaborate with the Principal Investigator (PI) to conceive and develop an original, independent research project aligned with the lab’s focus.

**Grant and manuscript writing:** 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.

**Experimental execution:** Design, perform, and analyze complex cell and molecular biology experiments with a high degree of independence and technical proficiency.

**Methodology and innovation:** Work with the PI to develop, optimize, and document novel experimental techniques and protocols to advance the lab’s research goals.

**Mentorship:** Provide guidance and training to graduate and undergraduate students, and a willingness to participate in lab and departmental activities.

**Data Management:** Maintain a detailed, well-organized electronic laboratory notebook to ensure rigorous record-keeping of all experiments, results, and observations. Commitment to research integrity.

**Problem-Solving:** Proactively identify and troubleshoot experiments, applying analytical skills and prior experience to develop solutions.

**Intellectual Contribution:** Actively contribute to the scientific direction of the lab by integrating personal expertise and innovative ideas to advance research programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Recent Ph.D. graduates in Life Sciences (Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics or related fields) or candidates with 1-2 years of postdoctoral experience.

**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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