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    Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret - Salt Lake City, United States - University of Utah

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    Open Date 09/20/2023 Requisition Number PRN36435B 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 VP Area President Department HCI Allie Grossmann Lab Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 45000 to 59000 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Summary


    We are recruiting a postdoctoral scientist interested in pre-clinical and translational studies to help us study how membrane trafficking controls tumor-intrinsic mechanisms of immune evasion and tumor progression/metastasis.

    We use a variety of in vivo and in vitro models and perform discovery work with patient samples.


    Potential postdoctoral projects include:

    • Studying mechanisms by which vesicular trafficking machinery enable tumor cells to recruit suppressive immune cells to the tumor microenvironment.
    • Investigating how ARF6-mediated recycling of surface proteins impacts tumor immune evasion.
    • Investigating ARF6-dependent lipid, protein and nucleic acid cargo in tumor-derived extracellular vesicles and how this cargo alters the tumor immune microenvironment.
    We value team work and a healthy work-life balance in beautiful Utah.

    The Grossmann Lab is located at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, where we are part of an outstanding community of cancer biologists and immunologists.

    The Huntsman Cancer Institute is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with a vibrant and supportive research environment and access to state-of-the-art facilities, sitting right on the steps of the Wasatch Mountains.

    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.

    Retirement provided.


    Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.

    Partnerships with individuals, communities, and many other entities are crucial to our work.

    Huntsman Cancer Institute values cancer-related health equity and inclusion as integral to our guiding principle to serve our patients and their communities, and our commitment to foster a culture of belonging for all within our organization.


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

    Candidate should have a PhD in biology or related field.

    Knowledge or skill with routine cell culture, molecular biology and biochemical methods, and statistical analysis that is fundamental to a cancer research lab are required.

    Successful candidates will be highly self-motivated; capable of producing high-quality, reproducible results with appropriate controls; and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    Postdoc

    This position affords the opportunity to work in a vibrant and highly collaborative community at the HCI.

    In addition, postdoctoral scientists will be mentored in gross and histomorphologic phenotyping of in vivo models and in conducting studies with patient tissue samples.

    Dr. Grossmann is a molecular and surgical pathologist at ARUP Laboratories and an investigator at the HCI.


    This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

    It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

    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 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 or or University Human Resource Management at 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:

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    They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah.

    A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

    Posting Specific Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).


    • Do you meet the minimum qualifications of the position as specified in the job posting?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?
    (Open Ended Question)


    • Which pronouns do you prefer that people use for you?
    • She, her, hers
    • He, him, his
    • They, them, theirs
    • Ze, hir, hirs
    • Just my name, please
    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents


    • Resume
    Optional Documents


    • Cover Letter
    • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call after submission
    • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-21- Member Copy 4) - Veteran Only - Call


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