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**Open Date** 08/28/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42970B

**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

M-F 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** 60000 to 700000

**Close Date** 02/27/2026

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

Job Summary

Applications are being accepted for a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Population Health Sciences, Division of Health System Innovation and Research at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Strong preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate prior experience and a successful track record in leading health services research projects, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and working collaboratively across different disciplines. Applicants with high proficiency in scientific writing and prior experience or training in seeking extramural funding will be favorably reviewed. Fellows will be expected to collaborate on diverse health services and economics projects as lead or co-author of manuscripts and contribute to grant proposals.

About the Department

The Department of Population Health Sciences provides methodological 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, 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 staff members who will thrive in this environment.

Work Environment

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 is located in Salt Lake City, which has been named one of the top 10 mid-sized American cities. The city is a thriving hub for innovation and the arts. Salt Lake City is surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, which offers ample opportunity for outdoor adventure, including nine ski resorts within an hour of campus. As a university, we are committed to supporting our faculty, staff and students to lead balanced lives, while achieving success in their professions. We aim to create a space that is safe and welcoming for all, and where all employees are meaningfully engaged and have equal opportunity to succeed.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled; review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis.

Applications should include a CV, a cover letter, and a list of three references.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct quantitative or qualitative research analyses

+ Lead and co-author scholarly manuscripts and research reports

+ Contribute to or lead research proposals

+ Assist with or lead presentation of research findings and other dissemination activities

+ Collaborate with or lead multi-disciplinary teams to achieve research goals

+ Engage with academic and community partners

+ Liaison with faculty, staff or administrators and attend meetings as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

**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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