Research Associate

Details Open Date:
03/24/2025

Requisition Number:
PRN41492B

Job Title:
Research Associate

Working Title:
Research Associate

Job Grade:
A00

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:
00870 - Ophthalmology-Research

Location:
Campus

City:
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment:
External Posting

Pay Rate Range:
$37,000 - $40,000

Close Date:
06/24/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time):

Job Summary:
The Yang laboratory at the John A. Moran Eye Center of the University of Utah is actively seeking an individual to conduct research on the disease mechanisms underlying inherited hearing loss and the cell biology of hair cells, employing various approaches in mouse genetics, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, omics, and multiple microscopy techniques.

Responsibilities:

1. Independently conduct experiments, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
2. Learn and implement new techniques, optimize and troubleshoot existing protocols through literature search and colleague communication.
3. Train graduate and undergraduate students and collaborate with team members.
4. Participate in manuscript and grant preparation and writing.

Minimum Qualifications:
This position is for a highly motivated individual with experience in mouse cochlear and vestibular organ dissection, immunostaining, scanning electron microscopy, and rodent hearing tests.

Preferences:

Type:
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary:

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