Research Faculty Member Medical Genetics
Research Faculty Member Medical Genetics
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The Division of Medical Genetics is seeking applications for an Instructor position in the Research Track. We are interested in candidates who are passionate about inherited metabolic disorders specifically those involving congenital disorders of glycosylation CDG . The Division is seeking candidates with documented research skills and experience combining innovative in vivo and in vitro approaches for investigating pathophysiology and developing genebased therapies for rare metabolic diseases. The primary responsibility of this position is to perform basic and translational research related to genetic and metabolic disorders. This will include establishing and testing cellular and animal models of genetic diseases as well as developing novel genebased therapies. Publishing in major peerreviewed journals and maintain funding from the NIH and other extramural sources to support the continuation and extension of research is required. Additional responsibilities include providing didactic and benchside training on how to conduct basic science research to undergraduate and graduate students junior postdoctoral students residents and fellows rotating through the laboratory and participating in appropriate departmental events such as seminars retreats and meetings. Will also provide grants and research activities oversight and participate in governance service and community outreach activities. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an innovative research program in cardiovascular and skeletal muscle research for inherited metabolic disorders with extramural funding (e.g. NIH AHA etc.. Research target areas include cellular molecular and physiological muscle biology metabolism structure gene and small moleculebased therapies etc. Applicants with research experience in dilated cardiomyopathy DCM and skeletal myopathy related to congenital disorders of glycosylation are particularly encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Biochemistry Biotechnology Genetics or related disciplines with a strong academic record; documented participation in robust laboratorybased research programs and a track record of acquiring fellowships and funding; and at least 5 years of postdoctoral training in Biochemical Genetics. Interested individuals can apply for the position at . Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position please contact Kent Lai Ph.D. Professor of Pediatrics Division of Medical Genetics at . The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration excellence leadership and respect. The 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.
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