Job Description

Details



Open Date

09/08/2025



Requisition Number

PRN43061B



Job Title

Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret



Working Title

Post Doc Res Assoc w/Ret



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



M-F 8-5



VP Area

U of U Health - Academics



Department

02171 - Education Program and Trainees



Location

Campus



City

Salt Lake City, UT



Type of Recruitment

External Posting



Pay Rate Range

68000 to 700000



Close Date

12/11/2025



Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)



Job Summary



This training program is led by Dr. Jennie Hill, with opportunities for collaboration with other University of Utah faculty and external collaborators.



The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to the successful execution of pragmatic and implementation trials focused on the national scale-up of evidence-based programs, policies, or practices. Dr. Hill's funded studies are hybrid effectiveness implementation trials focused on increasing the uptake and reach of evidence-based programs that support healthy eating, physical activity, and weight management in children and families. This includes intensive lifestyle behavioral treatment programs and public health prevention efforts (i.e., policy and nutrition assistance programs).



Minimum Qualifications



A PhD in public health, implementation science, behavioral science, or other relevant health or social science-related discipline (i.e., nutrition, health & kinesiology, psychology) is required to start the fellowship. Strong preference for previous training and experience in community-engaged research and/or dissemination and implementation science; however, those with excellent skills may undergo training in those content areas as part of this fellowship.



Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the start date is flexible.

Required materials:

Letter of interest (cover letter)



CV



List of three references



Exemplar publications or other written deliverables



Questions about the position should be directed to Jennie Hill, PhD (jennie.hill@hsc.utah.edu)



About the Department of Population Health Sciences



The successful fellow will be housed within the Department of Population Health Sciences, within the School of Medicine. This training opportunity is designed to develop fellows into independent academic research careers. The successful candidate will join an established research team with a portfolio of federally funded research. They will join an active and engaged cadre of peer scholars, including an organized and robust post-doctoral fellow support and training approach across PHS . Scholars will have publication and grant-writing opportunities and will share in authorship and investigator status in a manner commensurate with their effort and responsibilities. For interested candidates, there are outstanding opportunities for further development in research methodology and statistical expertise via workshops, courses, and with our collaborators across campus. The mentoring team has an exceptional track record of helping scholars obtain independent funding as principal investigators of NIH funded K, F, and R01 awards. Salary is competitive with excellent fringe benefits.



Work Environment



The University of Utah encompasses both the flagship university and the health sciences campus for the state and is the largest research-intensive institution in the Mountain West.



The Department of Population Health Sciences is one of 23 departments in the School of Medicine in the Health Sciences Campus. 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, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. The Health Sciences Campus is home to 23 Institutes and Centers including The Utah Clinical and Translational Science Institute ( CTSI ; our NCATS funded CTSA ), the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research Institute, the Center for Medical Innovation, and the Utah Center on Aging.



The university is located in Salt Lake City, which is a diverse and vibrant city. Salt Lake City is 35% minority (22% Latinx), has the 7th highest proportion of LGBTQ+ residents among U.S. cities, and almost 1 in 5 residents were born outside the U.S. Salt Lake City is surrounded by the Wasatch Mountains, which offer ample opportunity for outdoor adventure, including nine ski resorts within an hour of campus. Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas offer diverse neighborhoods, great schools, restaurants, arts and entertainment, and endless possibilities for sports and recreation. Learn more about living in Utah.



As a university and department, we are committed to supporting our faculty, staff and students to lead balanced lives while achieving success in their professions. We aim to create a space that is safe and welcoming for all, and where all faculty, staff, and trainees are meaningfully engaged and have equal opportunity to succeed.



Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this postdoctoral fellow include:

Support the execution of federally funded trials, including supporting the PI and investigative team in the development and execution of data collection protocols, implementation facilitation support, data analysis, and writing. Fellows will be required to attend project team meetings, oversee clinical trials and evaluation activities, participate in meetings with enrolled sites, and support the investigators in a range of activities as assigned. It is expected that the fellow will foster a collaborative and productive relationship with other project staff (i.e., coordinators, research assistants, and community-based team members). In addition to supporting the execution of currently funded trials, the fellow will have the opportunity to contribute to peer-reviewed manuscripts and new grant proposals.



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Type

Benefited Staff



Special Instructions Summary



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.



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