Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah, in partnership with the Huntsman Cancer Institute, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the lab of Dr. Mary Playdon. This position is funded by an NIH U01 grant from the National Cancer Institute Metabolic Dysregulation and Cancer Risk (MeDOC) consortium focused on understanding the mechanisms underlying obesity-driven colorectal cancer risk.

 

The successful candidate will lead epidemiological studies within this multi-institutional consortium project, integrating lipidomics/metabolomics, dietary intake data, and cancer outcomes to identify novel biomarkers and mechanisms linking diet/obesity, metabolism, and cancer risk.

This position is funded for up to 2 years with potential for renewal. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

 

For more information about Dr. Playdon’s research, visit her faculty profile https://profiles.faculty.utah.edu/u6017378 .

 

Details about the NIH-funded project can be found here:

https://reporter.nih.gov/search/sGeRt3ArxE6X84pwij99nQ/project-details/11063677

https://medoc.bsc.gwu.edu/web/medoc

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

 

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.