Details **Open Date** 09/10/2024 **Requisition Number** PRN39808B **Job Title** Post Doc Res Assoc **Working Title** RNA-seq Analyst **Job Grade** A00 **FLSA Code** Administrative **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 40 **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** Monday-Friday **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 00262 - Plastic & Reconstruct Surgery **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** 45000 **Close Date** **Open Until Filled** No **Job Summary** Applications are invited for appointment as a Post-doctoral Fellow in Single Cell and Spatial Omics for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. The appointee will work on interdisciplinary projects related to the use of single-cell RNA -seq, single-cell imaging, spatial transcriptomics, and bioinformatics methods to study bone remodeling, biomaterials, and foreign body response in an NIH -funded project. The suitable candidate must demonstrate proficiency in computer programming (R, and python), and the application of statistical methods commonly used to analyze genetic data. Experience using data analysis pipelines and machine learning analytical approaches is also preferred. Candidates must also demonstrate an ability to interpret and summarize research findings and an interest in assisting manuscript preparation, grant writing, and presenting at scientific meetings. The scholarly focus of the successful candidate should complement the expertise of our current clinical and research faculty with active grants in percutaneous orthopedic implants, bone grafts, and nerve grafts. The successful candidate will be able to work across subdisciplines within the Department of Surgery to strengthen our academic research. The Department of Surgery is a vibrant and growing department, nested within is the Division of Plastic Surgery. Our clinical team has a robust clinical practice and growing research expertise, with multiple active federal grants. As part of the Plastic surgery research team, we are currently involved in clinical trials, clinical translational studies, RNA sequencing, and basic science. **Responsibilities** The ideal candidate is expected to assist the research team with conducting RNA -sequencing-related research tasks, which include appropriate sample collection, data analysis, writing grants, and manuscript preparation. Independently carry out and design highly sophisticated and independent experiments, ability to mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students in developing their research projects. **Minimum Qualifications** Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, or a related discipline. They should have a strong background and research experience in molecular and cell biology, gene editing, bioinformatics, next-generation sequencing, and histology. They should be self-motivated, responsible, and able to work independently as well as in a team. Preference will be given to those with expertise in single-cell RNA -seq or spatial transcriptomics. Other attributes should include the ability to develop new research ideas and implement them into successful academic and research programs. Ability to work as a team, form human relations, and effective communication skills are also required. **Preferences** **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** For further information, please contact: Dr. Jill Shea (**Jill.Shea@hsc.utah.edu**) or Dr. Sujee Jeyapalina (**Sujee.Jeyapalina@hsc.utah.edu**). **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. 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