MicrobiomeMucosal Immunology Gastroenterology Scientist
MicrobiomeMucosal Immunology Gastroenterology Scientist
Posted on :
05-04-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Monthly Salary
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
05-04-2025
Job Description
Details
The Division of Gastroenterology within the University of Utahs Department of Internal Medicine announces a new research/physicianscientist faculty position in the field of Microbiota and Mucosal Immunology. Particular areas of interest include microbiotaimmune interactions mucosal immune pathways that promote health dietary interactions with the microbiota or microbial metagenomics metabolism or ecology within disease states such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD primary sclerosing cholangitis or irritable bowel syndrome. The primary criteria for selection will be excellence and creativity in research and scholarship which includes a successful track record of publications and funding consistent with rank along with a national presence within IBD or related field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Successful candidates will be expected to establish a rigorous independent translational research program. Candidates will be expected to direct a translational or clinical research program that complements both GI and Internal Medicine goals. Minimum Qualifications: PhD MD or DO degree clinicians must be board certified in Gastroenterology and eligible for a Utah Medical License Contact for Inquiries: If interested in discussing this exciting opportunity contact Dr. Kathryn Peterson To apply please submit a curriculum vitae a brief cover letter and a 2 page description of anticipated research directions at: Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and appointments will include competitive salaries and startup packages. Successful applicants would join faculty within GI and would be integrated within a focused consortium of enthusiastic and wellfunded faculty in Mucosal Microbiota and Immunology who are recipients of prestigious new and established investigator awards. The applicant would be part of an emerging university supported center with a focus on microbiota and mucosal immunology that includes faculty across 13 different departments to nurture interdisciplinary science in the microbiota field and would be intimately involved with the emerging MAGIC (Microbiota And Gastrointestinal Immunity Consortium) center for microbiota and mucosal oriented research. The MAGIC center has served as the impetus for the novel MAGIC Biobank for prospective collection of human tissues/samples of GI patients for researchers throughout the University. This collective provides infrastructure to conduct gnotobiotic experiments microbiota analysis metabolomics and acquisition of human samples to cultivate basic science and translational discoveries in this space. The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City a vibrant and progressive metropolis that sits in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountain Range. This offers a truly unique mix of city life outdoor activities and a worldclass biomedical research program that houses Howard Hughes Investigators National Academy of Science members and a Nobel Laureate. The University of Utah is adjacent to ARUP national reference laboratory a worldwide leader in innovative laboratory research and development. Further the Huntsman Cancer Institute is an NCI designated cancer center at the University of Utah and provides cutting edge cancer research technologies to support clinically relevant research programs. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration excellence leadership and Respect. U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion collaboration innovation accountability acceptance integrity quality and trust that is integral to our mission.
The Division of Gastroenterology within the University of Utahs Department of Internal Medicine announces a new research/physicianscientist faculty position in the field of Microbiota and Mucosal Immunology. Particular areas of interest include microbiotaimmune interactions mucosal immune pathways that promote health dietary interactions with the microbiota or microbial metagenomics metabolism or ecology within disease states such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease IBD primary sclerosing cholangitis or irritable bowel syndrome. The primary criteria for selection will be excellence and creativity in research and scholarship which includes a successful track record of publications and funding consistent with rank along with a national presence within IBD or related field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Successful candidates will be expected to establish a rigorous independent translational research program. Candidates will be expected to direct a translational or clinical research program that complements both GI and Internal Medicine goals. Minimum Qualifications: PhD MD or DO degree clinicians must be board certified in Gastroenterology and eligible for a Utah Medical License Contact for Inquiries: If interested in discussing this exciting opportunity contact Dr. Kathryn Peterson To apply please submit a curriculum vitae a brief cover letter and a 2 page description of anticipated research directions at: Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and appointments will include competitive salaries and startup packages. Successful applicants would join faculty within GI and would be integrated within a focused consortium of enthusiastic and wellfunded faculty in Mucosal Microbiota and Immunology who are recipients of prestigious new and established investigator awards. The applicant would be part of an emerging university supported center with a focus on microbiota and mucosal immunology that includes faculty across 13 different departments to nurture interdisciplinary science in the microbiota field and would be intimately involved with the emerging MAGIC (Microbiota And Gastrointestinal Immunity Consortium) center for microbiota and mucosal oriented research. The MAGIC center has served as the impetus for the novel MAGIC Biobank for prospective collection of human tissues/samples of GI patients for researchers throughout the University. This collective provides infrastructure to conduct gnotobiotic experiments microbiota analysis metabolomics and acquisition of human samples to cultivate basic science and translational discoveries in this space. The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City a vibrant and progressive metropolis that sits in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountain Range. This offers a truly unique mix of city life outdoor activities and a worldclass biomedical research program that houses Howard Hughes Investigators National Academy of Science members and a Nobel Laureate. The University of Utah is adjacent to ARUP national reference laboratory a worldwide leader in innovative laboratory research and development. Further the Huntsman Cancer Institute is an NCI designated cancer center at the University of Utah and provides cutting edge cancer research technologies to support clinically relevant research programs. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration excellence leadership and Respect. U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion collaboration innovation accountability acceptance integrity quality and trust that is integral to our mission.
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
