Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/12/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45907B
Job Title
Research Associate
Working Title
Research Associate
Career Progression Track
A00
Track Level
FLSA Code
Professional
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
00229 - Gastroenterology
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
20000 to 500000
Close Date
11/13/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
This job is for a PhD level scientist who has completed their PhD and has Postdoctoral experience. The job entails research at the intersection of the gut microbiome, tumor immunology, and colon cancer. The applicant will need to be proficient in carrying out cellular and molecular biology experiments, specifically in the field of microbiology and immunology. The applicant will be responsible for doing experiments, writing protocols, and presenting results in presentations and in manuscripts. The applicant will also be responsible for mentoring junior level scientists in the lab including graduate students. The applicant will report to Dr. Weis.
Responsibilities
Carry out experiments in the Weis lab which include cellular and molecular biology experiments, specifically in the field of microbiology and immunology. The applicant will be responsible for doing experiments, writing protocols, and presenting results in presentations and in manuscripts. The applicant will also be responsible for mentoring junior level scientists in the lab including graduate students. The applicant will also act as lab manager in some duties, and help manage the lab ordering, animal protocols, and biosafety.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
PhD,
Experience in microbiome research
Experience in colon cancer research
Experience with cell culture and in animal models of disease
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
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