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The Kim Laboratory at the University of Utah (Department of Mechanical Engineering and John A. Moran Eye Center) is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The fellow will lead the biological arm of an NIH-funded project on corneal mechanotransduction in keratoconus. This project sits at the intersection of corneal biology, mechanobiology, and organ-on-chip engineering, and builds on the laboratory’s recent work on curvature-dependent regulation of corneal stromal cells (Nature Communications, 2025).
The successful candidate will generate and validate CRISPR/Cas9 knockout corneal stromal cell lines. They will also study how curvature and mechanical load regulate corneal cell behavior in hydraulically controlled organ-chip platforms, and identify the mechanotransduction pathways underlying keratoconus progression. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Vision Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, with a strong track record of first-author publications.
This role requires hands-on expertise in mammalian cell culture, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, and core molecular and imaging techniques such as qPCR, Western blotting, immunocytochemistry, and confocal microscopy. A solid understanding of mechanotransduction signaling, including YAP/TAZ, cytoskeletal remodeling, and ECM regulation, is essential. The preferred candidate will also bring experience with corneal or ocular cell culture, 3D or microfluidic culture systems, and RNA-seq or quantitative image analysis.
Responsibilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERENCES
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 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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.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.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
POSTING SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you meet the minimum qualifications of the position as specified in the job posting?
- Yes
- No
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Resume
Cover Letter
* List of References
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
OPEN DATE 10/29/2026
REQUISITION NUMBER PRN46629B
JOB TITLE Post Doc Res Assoc
WORKING TITLE Postdoctoral Researcher for Cornea Chip
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 9am – 5pm
VP AREA Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT 00068 - Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION Campus
CITY Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT External Posting
PAY RATE RANGE 65,000-70,000
CLOSE DATE 12/31/2026
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (NOTE - POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME)
INTRODUCTION
The Kim Laboratory at the University of Utah (Department of Mechanical Engineering and John A. Moran Eye Center) is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The fellow will lead the biological arm of an NIH-funded project on corneal mechanotransduction in keratoconus. This project sits at the intersection of corneal biology, mechanobiology, and organ-on-chip engineering, and builds on the laboratory’s recent work on curvature-dependent regulation of corneal stromal cells (Nature Communications, 2025).
The successful candidate will generate and validate CRISPR/Cas9 knockout corneal stromal cell lines. They will also study how curvature and mechanical load regulate corneal cell behavior in hydraulically controlled organ-chip platforms, and identify the mechanotransduction pathways underlying keratoconus progression. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Vision Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, with a strong track record of first-author publications.
This role requires hands-on expertise in mammalian cell culture, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, and core molecular and imaging techniques such as qPCR, Western blotting, immunocytochemistry, and confocal microscopy. A solid understanding of mechanotransduction signaling, including YAP/TAZ, cytoskeletal remodeling, and ECM regulation, is essential. The preferred candidate will also bring experience with corneal or ocular cell culture, 3D or microfluidic culture systems, and RNA-seq or quantitative image analysis.
Responsibilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERENCES
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 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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.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.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
POSTING SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you meet the minimum qualifications of the position as specified in the job posting?
- Yes
- No
APPLICANT DOCUMENTS
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Resume
Cover Letter
* List of References
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
OPEN DATE 10/29/2026
REQUISITION NUMBER PRN46629B
JOB TITLE Post Doc Res Assoc
WORKING TITLE Postdoctoral Researcher for Cornea Chip
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 9am – 5pm
VP AREA Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT 00068 - Mechanical Engineering
LOCATION Campus
CITY Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT External Posting
PAY RATE RANGE 65,000-70,000
CLOSE DATE 12/31/2026
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (NOTE - POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Research Assistant Professor
Translate your CV into PERM language
Your academic CV lists publications and teaching duties, but PERM job descriptions require specific minimum requirements tied to the role. Work with your department to ensure your CV maps directly to the posted position's stated qualifications before the employer files.
Target R1 universities with active PERM filings
Research-intensive universities file PERM petitions far more routinely than teaching-focused colleges. Prioritize institutions with sponsored postdoctoral pipelines, since departments familiar with the process move faster and make fewer errors during DOL review.
Clarify EB-2 NIW eligibility before accepting an offer
If your research serves a U.S. national interest, you may self-petition under the National Interest Waiver without an employer-sponsored PERM. Raise this with your prospective department before finalizing terms so both paths are on the table.
Search green-card-sponsoring academic employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Research Assistant Professor openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, saving you from negotiating sponsorship commitments that departments quietly abandon after hiring.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before your offer letter
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Look up your institution's wage obligation using the OFLC Wage Search before signing, so a low offer doesn't trigger a DOL audit later.
Understand how country of birth affects your green card timeline
EB-2 and EB-3 processing times differ sharply by country of birth due to per-country caps. Nationals of India and China face multi-year backlogs even after I-140 approval, so factor priority date wait times into your career planning.
Green Card Research Assistant Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Assistant Professor role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Research Assistant Professor positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because they require a doctoral degree or its equivalent, meeting the advanced-degree threshold. Some universities file under EB-3 for candidates where the minimum requirement is a master's degree. The specific classification depends on how the employer defines the minimum education requirement in the PERM job description, not on your actual credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 65,000 per year with a lottery, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap on petitions. For Research Assistant Professor roles, PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal labor market test before filing, a step H-1B does not require. The green card process is slower but results in lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a Research Assistant Professor?
PERM requires your employer to advertise the position publicly, demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers applied, and file an ETA-9089 application with the DOL. For faculty roles, universities often use a special handling procedure that accepts a national job search as proof of recruitment. Once DOL certifies the PERM application, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and you then wait for a visa number to become current based on your priority date.
How do I find universities that actively sponsor green cards for research faculty?
Use Migrate Mate to search Research Assistant Professor positions filtered by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Many universities have sponsored green cards before but don't advertise this in job postings, so searching by sponsorship track record rather than job title alone surfaces opportunities you'd otherwise miss through standard academic job boards.
Can I switch universities after my I-140 is approved without losing my priority date?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can transfer your priority date to a new employer's I-140 if your previous petition was approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification. Confirm with USCIS that your new institution's job description aligns closely enough with the original approved position to qualify for portability.