Position/Rank
Research Scientist - Assistant Professor
Department
01102 - Transplant Surgery
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Track
Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
February 2026
Details
Research Scientist, Assistant Professor
The University of Utah Health Sciences is seeking a Research Scientist at the rank of Assistant Professor (Career Track) to join the Division of Transplantation Surgery. This career-track faculty position offers a unique opportunity to lead innovative research within the Division of Transplantation Surgery. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Department of Surgery’s LabCore and the Huntsman Cancer Institute Laboratories, as part of a NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, to advance science in transplantation and hepatobiliary disease.
The division is a highly cohesive team of abdominal transplant surgeons and advanced practice clinicians committed to delivering high-quality, value-driven patient care, advancing education, and driving innovation through basic science, clinical, and health services research. Faculty also play a central role in caring for patients with benign and malignant hepatic and biliary diseases in partnership with the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct independent, high-impact research in transplantation immunology and molecular biology
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators including chemists, biologists, and clinicians
• Interface with faculty across transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, oncological sciences, and molecular biology
• Lead and mentor a small research team (e.g., research assistants, medical students)
• Pursue and secure extramural funding to support research initiatives
• Mentor trainees at all levels (e.g., undergraduate students, medical students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows)
• Contribute to the division’s strategic vision and academic mission
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in biological sciences, immunology, molecular biology, or a related field
• Demonstrated research interest in transplantation-related immunology and molecular biology
• Ability to collaborate across diverse scientific disciplines
• Strong aptitude for independent research and team leadership
• Commitment to mentoring and academic excellence
Preferred Qualifications:
• Robust publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Prior experience in an academic medical center or research-intensive environments
• Effective leadership in multidisciplinary environments
• Strategic vision aligned with departmental missions in education, research, clinical care, and service
• Ability to foster collaboration, quality, and efficiency across teams
• Experience working across departments such as Internal Medicine, Radiology, and Anesthesia
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, acceptance, 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 and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
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