Position Information

　　Position/Rank Assistant / Associate Professor, Tenure Track

　　Department 00200 - Nutrition & Integrative Physio

　　City Salt Lake City, UT

　　Track Tenure Track

　　New Position to Begin TBD

　　Details

　　The Department of Nutrition and Integrated Physiology ( NUIP ) in coordination with the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research and Training Institute ( CVRTI ) at the University of Utah seek talented faculty members at the rank of Assistant, or Associate Professor on the Tenure Track. We seek individuals with basic or early translational research programs directly related to the intersection of metabolism with cardiovascular biology. Successful candidates will have an outstanding record of research productivity related to discovering the metabolic underpinnings of chronic cardiovascular diseases.

　　Applicants across the cardiovascular translational research spectrum will be considered including researchers using molecular, biochemical, genetic, physiological, or epidemiological approaches. Primary academic appointments will be in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology with Investigator status at the CVRTI . The successful candidate will develop an independent, extramurally-funded research program run out of laboratory facilities at the CVRTI– a freestanding institute housing the country’s largest interdisciplinary grouping of cardiac myocyte biology, electrophysiology, and metabolism investigators. Additional membership to the University of Utah’s Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center will be granted, helping the faculty appointee to foster an interdisciplinary research program relating to metabolic health.

　　Some teaching, mainly at the graduate student level, will be expected. Membership in graduate programs, ongoing partial salary support and generous start-up and annual opportunities for foundation funding will be provided. The CVRTI organizes funding support for its Investigators in proportion to extramural grant success. A Ph.D., M.D., or M.D., Ph.D., and a robust independent research program are required.

　　The successful applicant will also have access to outstanding research cores (e.g. metabolomics, genomics, bioinformatics, etc.) and the ability to leverage resources from strategic research initiatives in the areas of Diabetes & Metabolism, Neuroscience, Chemical Biology, Genomics, and Immunology/Inflammation/Infection Disease. Please visithttps://health.utah.edu/nutrition-intergrative-physiology (https://health.utah.edu/nutrition-integrative-physiology) , https://cvrti.utah.edu or, https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/diabetes-metabolism-research-center to learn more about our fantastic resources.

　　Salt Lake City is juxtaposed to the Wasatch Mountains, offering unparalleled opportunities for skiing, hiking, fly fishing, biking, camping, and rock climbing. Eight National Parks are within a 5-hour drive from Salt Lake City.

　　Please apply online at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/153713 and include:

　　1. Cover Letter

　　2. CV

　　3. Summaries of research accomplishments (1 page) and future research plans (up to 2 pages) attached under “Research Statement”

　　4. Names and contact information for at least three references

　　Inquiries or requests for information may be sent to Tara Hitzman, [email protected] .

　　Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis, and should be submitted prior to December 31, 2023, for full consideration.

　　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, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

　　EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

　　The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

　　Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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.

　　The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

　　To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

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　　Salt Lake City, UT 84112

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　　To inquire about this posting, email:[email protected] (%[email protected]) or call 801-581-2300.

　　Notice

　　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.

　　This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. 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.

　　Special Instructions for Candidates

　　Please apply online at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/153713 and include:

　　1. Cover Letter

　　2. CV

　　3. Summaries of research accomplishments (1 page) and future research plans (up to 2 pages) attached under “Research Statement”

　　4. Names and contact information for at least three references

　　Inquiries or requests for information may be sent to Tara Hitzman, [email protected] .

　　Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis, and should be submitted prior to December 31, 2023, for full consideration.

　　Open Date 09/28/2023

　　Close Date

　　Open Until Filled Yes

　　Requisition Number PRN03392F

　　Type Faculty