University of Utah ยท 1 day ago
Post Doc Res Assoc
The University of Utah, in partnership with the Huntsman Cancer Institute, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the lab of Dr. Mary Playdon. The successful candidate will lead epidemiological studies focused on understanding the mechanisms underlying obesity-driven colorectal cancer risk, integrating various data types to identify novel biomarkers and mechanisms linking diet, obesity, metabolism, and cancer risk.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Conduct epidemiologic analyses using data from human cohorts
Apply lipidomics and other molecular profiling techniques to identify and validate cancer risk biomarkers
Investigate metabolic pathways and mechanisms linking diet, obesity, and cancer
Collaborate with national and international partners across multiple institutions
Prepare manuscripts for publication and present findings at scientific conferences
Assist in grant writing and progress reporting to NIH
Mentor junior researchers and contribute to lab meetings and collaborative discussions
Ensure compliance with IRB protocols and data security standards
Qualification
Required
PhD in Epidemiology, Nutrition, Public Health or related field
Experience in population-based research and statistical modeling
Strong publication record and scientific writing skills
Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SAS)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Preferred
Conduct epidemiologic analyses using data from human cohorts
Apply lipidomics and other molecular profiling techniques to identify and validate cancer risk biomarkers
Investigate metabolic pathways and mechanisms linking diet, obesity, and cancer
Collaborate with national and international partners across multiple institutions
Prepare manuscripts for publication and present findings at scientific conferences
Assist in grant writing and progress reporting to NIH
Mentor junior researchers and contribute to lab meetings and collaborative discussions
Ensure compliance with IRB protocols and data security standards
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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