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Open Date	02/19/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44312B
Job Title	Post Doc Res Assoc
Working Title	Post Doc Res Assoc
Career Progression Track	A00
Track Level
FLSA Code	Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	No
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	Monday – Friday | Standard working hours
VP Area	U of U Health - Academics
Department	00870 - Ophthalmology-Research
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$61,008 - $74,088
Close Date	05/19/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	The Davis Sensory-Perception Laboratory at the University of Utah is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to oversee research activities in the lab starting May 2026. The lab’s focus is on mechanisms of visual perception and cortical computations of sensory information. Our interests include the role of oculomotor, attention, and working memory systems. In addition, the lab is interested in understanding how disruptions of the visual system through aging, disease, or damage, particularly of the eye and retina, impact perceptual function in the cortex. Primary methods include computational modeling, electrophysiological data collection and analysis, optogenetics, and behavioral measurement of psychophysical thresholds and perceptual decision making. Candidates should have expertise in the visual system, electrophysiological data analysis techniques, statistical analysis, computational modeling, and a track record of research achievement in these or related fields.
Responsibilities	Essential Functions: Leading research projects. Training junior lab personnel. Seeking fellowships and grant funding. Preparing research findings for presentation at research conferences and publication in academic journals.
Minimum Qualifications	Requires a doctoral degree in neuroscience or related field. Expertise in electrophysiological data analysis, modeling, statistics, scientific writing, and programming in MATLAB, Python, or similar coding language.
Preferences	The ideal candidate has a proven track record of funding and publication in academic journals.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary	Please upload a list of 3 professional references.
Additional Information	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. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly 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 (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu 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.

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