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**Open Date** 10/14/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43315B

**Job Title** PS Post Doc Res Assoc

**Working Title** Post Doc Res Assoc

**Career Progression Track** A00

Track Level

**FLSA Code** Administrative

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes

**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** 00263 - Surgery Research

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 50,000 - 70,000

**Close Date** 01/14/2026

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

Job Summary

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN ECMO AND CRITICAL CARE RESEARCH

The Tonna Research Laboratory, under the leadership of Joseph E. Tonna, MD, MS, within the Department of Surgery, is seeking a forward-thinking Postdoctoral Fellow to work closely with Dr. Tonna, Associate Professor and Department of Surgery, Vice Chair for Research. This position focuses on advancing clinical and translational research in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ( ECMO ), extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( ECPR ), and advanced cardiopulmonary rescue therapies, while offering the fellow the opportunity to develop their own independent research and grant-writing skills.

Our group leads and contributes to multi-institutional, registry-based, and clinical trial research investigating the optimal use, timing, and management of ECMO / ECLS in critical illness, including cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, and severe respiratory failure. The successful candidate will play an integral role in ongoing NIH - and CTSA -supported projects, manuscript preparation, and grant proposal development, with direct mentorship and collaboration opportunities across multiple surgical and critical care disciplines.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD (or equivalent) in Biomedical Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Nursing, Bioengineering, or a related field.

1. Demonstrated research experience relevant to critical care, cardiogenic shock, or ECMO / ECLS .

2. Proven ability in scientific writing and publication; experience drafting or contributing to grant proposals strongly preferred.

3. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with statistical programming (R, Stata, or Python).

4. Excellent communication, organizational, and project management abilities.

5. Demonstrated capacity for independent problem solving and initiative in complex research environments.

Please include contact information for 2-3 references.

Responsibilities

+ Contribute to the design, implementation, and analysis of clinical and translational studies related to ECMO , ECPR , and critical care.

+ Write and support grant proposals, including federal ( NIH , DoD), foundation, and institutional applications.

+ Lead and co-author manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for submission to peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.

+ Perform statistical analysis using multivariable and longitudinal methods; assist in data interpretation and visualization.

+ Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team spanning surgery, emergency medicine, cardiology, bioengineering, and biomedical informatics.

+ Mentor and guide junior trainees and medical students in research projects and academic writing.

+ Contribute to research infrastructure development, such as data dictionaries, case report forms, and standard operating procedures for ongoing studies.

Minimum Qualifications

Postdoc

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

Preferences

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with clinical trial design (protocol development, randomization, data coordination).

+ Familiarity with large observational or registry datasets and REDCap database management.

+ Experience conducting chart reviews and developing standardized data collection tools.

+ Background in machine learning, causal inference, or mediation analysis applied to critical care outcomes.

+ Knowledge of ECMO physiology, device characteristics, and related outcomes research.

+ Demonstrated success in preparing or submitting competitive grant applications ( NIH , AHA , foundations, etc.).

**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.

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