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University of Utah ยท 1 day ago

Post Doc Res Assoc

positionSalt Lake City, UT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$62K/yr - $62K/yr

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.

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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

PhD in EpidemiologyStatistical modelingStatistical software RStatistical software SASScientific writingPopulation-based researchLipidomicsMetabolic pathwaysIRB complianceCollaborationMentoring

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

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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.
dateFounded in 1850
location
Salt Lake City, ut, US
people-size10001+ employees
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http://utah.edu

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Funding

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Late Stage

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