Position/Rank
Assistant Professor, Research Scientist - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Department
00880 - Surgery
Track
Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
Immediately
Details

University of Utah - Assistant Professor, Research Scientist

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center is seeking applicants for two (2) positions as Assistant Professor, Research Scientist (Tenure Track) in the Department of Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery Laboratories at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the biologic sciences and prior experience working in cardiovascular research, with particular emphasis on cardiovascular energetics, polymers, and/or biologics. The successful applicant will be expected to lead a research effort in cardiovascular mechanisms and therapeutics. A prior strong publication record in the cardiovascular field is strongly preferred. Prior work experience in an academic medical center is also strongly preferred. Applicants will be expected to work not only with the faculty of the Division of Cardiothoracic, but also interface with a number of investigators in complementary fields including cardiovascular imaging, biopolymer research and genetic analysis. In addition, the successful applicant will be expected to mentor undergraduate students, medical students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows during the course of their work activities.

Applicants must apply at:
http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/22595

Please submit the following:
1. Current Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Please answer all required posting questions, please include a written detailed explanation with your attachments.

For additional information, contact:
David Bull, MD
Professor & Chief
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Utah SOM
50 North Medical Drive, 3B-110
SLC , UT 84132
Phone: (801) 581-5311
Fax: (801) 585-3936
Email: david.bull@hsc.utah.edu

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans preference. Reasonable accommodations provided. For additional information:http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-106.html.

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

The University of Utah Health Sciences Center is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership and respect. The University of Utah HSC values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, and accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to the mission of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

EEO/Diversity Information

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). To be eligible for retirement contributions, you must be hired into a benefit-eligible position. Employees with prior URS service may elect to enroll in the URS within 30 days of hire. Regardless of whether they are hired into a benefit-eligible position or not, individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS must notify the Benefits Department upon hire. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801)366-7770 or (800)695-4877 or the University's Benefits Department at (801)581-7447 for information.

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

Special Instructions for Candidates

As an employee of the University of Utah you will be required to comply with all applicable policies and procedures of the University. It is Utah State law that the University of Utah performs a criminal background check on all full-time employee a. This offer is conditioned upon your successfully passing a pre-employment criminal background check.

In accordance with University of Utah policy, this offer of appointment is contingent upon final approval of the President and Board of Trustees of the University of Utah.

Open Date
06/10/2013
Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN00555F
Type
Faculty


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