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Open Date | 05/09/2025 |
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Requisition Number | PRN41862B |
Job Title | Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret |
Working Title | Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret |
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 | |
VP Area | U of U Health - Academics |
Department | 00196 - Health & Kinesiology |
Location | Campus |
City | Salt Lake City, UT |
Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
Pay Rate Range | DOE and NIH guidelines |
Close Date | 08/09/2025 |
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | |
Job Summary | The Sleep and Circadian Physiology Laboratory (PI: Dr. Christopher Depner) in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at the University of Utah is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a dynamic, collaborative, and highly productive research team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to an NIH-funded clinical trial investigating how sleep loss and circadian misalignment impair insulin sensitivity—a key risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Our long-term goal is to develop innovative, personalized interventions that improve sleep and circadian health to prevent cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, especially in high-risk groups like shift workers, healthcare professionals, students, military personnel, and first responders. As a postdoctoral researcher in our lab, you will be at the forefront of translational human physiology research, working with a motivated and interdisciplinary team. This role will involve leading day-to-day study operations, maintaining the highest standards in data quality and protocol adherence, analyzing and publishing impactful research findings, and contributing to new grant applications and future study design. You’ll also help with participant engagement, oversee overnight clinical research visits, and mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees—making this an excellent stepping stone for a future faculty or leadership role in health research. Study visits will take place in well-equipped clinical research spaces at the University of Utah Hospital and the College of Health Research Complex, offering a rich, supportive environment for clinical translational science. |
Responsibilities | 1. Coordinate and manage the progress and daily operations of our new NIH-funded clinical trial on sleep restriction and insulin sensitivity; monitor and report recruitment progress to ensure we meet study milestones. 2. Implement detailed study protocols with precision and efficiency; may occasionally support early morning or overnight shifts (up to 0–5/month). 3. Lead data workflows from collection and cleaning to statistical analysis, interpretation, and publication. 4. Train, supervise, and support a team of 10–15 undergraduate research assistants, 3–5 graduate students, and 2–5 research assistants. 5. Contribute to publications from current and completed studies; co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts and conference presentations. 6. Maintain clear, timely documentation of any adverse events, deviations, or modifications; assist with IRB/NIH/DSMB reports and compliance. |
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Type | Benefited Staff |
Special Instructions Summary | |
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. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. |
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