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**Open Date** 10/30/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43462B

**Job Title** Post Doc Res Assoc

**Working Title** Post Doc Res Assoc

**Career Progression Track** A00

Track Level

**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** 00213 - CVRTI

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** 60000 to 700000

**Close Date** 01/30/2026

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

Job Summary

**Mitochondrial ion channels in health and disease:** A postdoctoral position is available in the Chaudhuri lab within the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research and Training Institute (http://www.cvrti.utah.edu), at the University of Utah. Projects for interested candidates will focus on one of the following areas: (1) mitochondrial function in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, (2) development of therapeutics targeting mitochondrial function.

**About our laboratory:** Our laboratory is recently established and focuses on mitochondrial physiology. We study the control of metabolism by ion channels and transporters, and are interested in congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases. Currently, we are studying mitochondrial calcium signaling and how it is altered in heart, liver, and kidney failure. Our research employs techniques in molecular and cellular biology, electrophysiology, imaging, genetic and whole-animal cardiovascular assays. This position represents an opportunity to work side-by-side with talented graduate students, postdocs, and specialists in a dynamic and stimulating research environment at the University of Utah.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send an email describing research interests, a CV and the names of 3 references to**[email protected]**

Responsibilities

Independently plan, design, and conduct complex experiments using mouse and cellular models to investigate molecular mechanisms of metabolic and mitochondrial dysfunction, with a focus on heart, liver, and/or kidney.

Perform a variety of molecular, cellular, and biochemical techniques, with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

+ Live-cell imaging, immunocytochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and/or histology analyses.

+ Molecular biology methods (e.g., RNA interference, Western blotting, PCR , qPCR, ELISA ).

+ Cell culture, including IPSCs or organoids, and functional assays.

+ Surgical and/or genetic mouse models of mitochondrial, cardiac, or metabolic disease

+ Mitochondrial function assays or metabolomics, depending on the specific project needs.

+ Protein biochemistry (protein purification, spectrophotometric assays, drug binding assays)

+ Ion channel biology/electrophysiology

+ Novel computational approaches (imaging analysis, protein design, etc.)

If projects involve mouse models, then help supervise maintenance of these colonies with technicians, perform animal handling procedures (e.g., surgical procedures, drug administration), and ensure all activities comply with regulatory and ethical guidelines.

Collect, analyze, interpret, and document research data using statistical and bioinformatics tools.

Prepare and write detailed scientific reports and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, often as a first or co-author.

Present research findings regularly at lab meetings, internal seminars, and national or international scientific conferences.

Assist the principal investigator (PI) in preparing grant proposals and reports for intramural and extramural funding agencies.

Work closely and collaborate with the PI, other lab members, and external researchers across disciplines (e.g., clinicians, immunologists). There are opportunities to mentor and guide the work of junior lab members, including undergraduate and graduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Essential Qualifications:

+ PhD in the biological sciences (e.g. Biochemistry, Bioengineering/Biophysics, Physiology, Neuroscience) and/or an MD (with significant research experience).

+ Have significant experience, including peer-reviewed publications, in one or more of the following areas: protein biochemistry/molecular biology, structural biology, mitochondrial biology, mouse models of cardiovascular disease, primary cell culture, fluorescence imaging, ion channel electrophysiology, therapeutics/drug development.

+ Highly-motivated individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills who are able to work as part of a team.

**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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