"Post Doc Res Assoc"

Post Doc Res Assoc

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Postdoc or Research Scientist who is interested in advancing his or her career in a vibrant and highly collaborative environment to join our interdisciplinary team at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. I am the Executive Director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute and have research projects available in:

• Cancer epidemiology, prognosis, biomarker research, and survivorship of colorectal cancer
• Energy balance and adipose tissue in cancer progression

Our research includes transdisciplinary approaches to colorectal cancer prognosis, utilizing health behavior information, measures of energy balance, as well as metabolomics, metagenomics, or other state-of-the-art technologies. The position will involve participation in international consortia, statistical analyses, leadership on multiple publications, project management, and active participation in grant applications. There is potential for promotion to Research Assistant Professor.

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.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Postdoc/Research Scientist with the following profile:

• A doctoral degree that qualifies you to work in cancer epidemiology. For example a degree in epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, genetics, nutritional sciences, pharmacology or medicine.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and a solid publication record
• Good knowledge of epidemiology and biostatistics
• Highly motivated and organized
• Excellent team player and someone who enjoys working with scientists with multiple backgrounds

The University/Huntsman Cancer Institute (https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/) is a vibrant community, home to exceptional epidemiologic resources, including the Utah Population Database, with >11 million extensively linked records. HCI's excellent biostatistics and research design, genomics resources, and biospecimen repository, as well as a strong research informatics core, enable outstanding research in cancer epidemiology. Our Cancer Hospital provides superb resources for multidisciplinary collaborations in translational/clinical epidemiology. HCI is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center (rated in the "exceptional" range in 2019) which supports a vibrant research enterprise in a highly collegial environment.

Utah is known for stunning natural wonders, including 5 National Parks, and world-class recreation for outdoor enthusiasts. Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas offer diverse neighborhoods, great schools, restaurants, arts and entertainment, and endless possibilities for sports and recreation. Learn more at: http://healthsciences.utah.edu/living_in_utah/index.php.

Interested? Please contact Christy Warby at: christy.warby@hci.utah.edu and Jessica Hartle at: Jessica.hartle@hci.utah.edu. Check out our websites at: https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/huntsman/labs/ulrich and https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/huntsman/labs/colocare-consortium/.