Job Details

Research Associate

Position Number: 6827060
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Associate

Job Summary

The Osterhout lab in the Department of Neurobiology at the University of Utah seeks a Research Associate to assist with ongoing projects in the lab investigating the neurological mechanisms underlying sickness behaviors. A qualified individual will perform behavioral studies and analysis, in situ protein and RNA expression analyses with the goal of understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying hypersensitivity during sickness. A high degree of motivation, communication, and time-management skills is required.

Responsibilities

Assist with advanced behavioral studies
Use commercial and machine-learning-based tools for behavior analysis
Perform brain histology for immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization
Lead experiments in cross-campus collaborations
Help train junior members of the lab
Keep thorough records of experimental design and results

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences
Minimum Qualifications- Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related field- Experience working in team settingsPreferences- 5+ years postdoctoral experience or equivalent- Experience working with mouse models- Experience in computational analysis

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16651N
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00219 - Neurobiology Research
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 65000 to75000
Close Date: 2/28/2026
Open Until Filled:

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