Independent Postdoc in Neuroimmune Pain Research

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Professional training

Healthcare plans

Retirement/401k options

Job summary

The Kashem Laboratory at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities is recruiting multiple Postdoctoral Associates to lead independent projects at the interface of tissue immunology and tissue neuroscience. You will design and execute experiments spanning immunology, neuroscience, and genomics while developing new models and contributing to collaborative lab efforts.

Responsibilities include experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing, and active participation in lab meetings.

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD (or equivalent) in immunology, neuroscience, or related discipline, completed or expected before start date.
• Demonstrated research productivity and ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal scientific communication.
• Experience in cellular/molecular immunology, sensory neuroscience, mouse genetics, single-cell or spatial genomics, in vivo imaging, or GPCR/opioid signaling (preferred).
• Quantitative data-analysis skills (R, Python) and experience with genomics or imaging pipelines (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design, perform, analyze, and interpret experiments spanning immunology, neuroscience, molecular biology, genomics, imaging, and behavior.
• Develop and troubleshoot new techniques and models; drive projects forward with scientific independence and rigor.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous laboratory records and electronic notebooks.
• Manage reagents, protocols, equipment, and shared resources; support mouse colony and data organization.
• Attend and present at lab meetings, journal clubs, and relevant departmental, collaborative, and institutional meetings.
• Write and contribute to manuscripts, papers, their own grant applications, and fellowship proposals.

Skills

Independent research

Scientific communication

Mouse genetics

Single-cell/spatial genomics

Data analysis (R/Python)

Education

PhD and/or MD in immunology or neuroscience

Tools

R

Python

Job description

The Kashem Laboratory at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities is recruiting multiple Postdoctoral Associates to lead independent projects at the interface of tissue immunology and tissue neuroscience. You will design and execute experiments spanning immunology, neuroscience, and genomics while developing new models and contributing to collaborative lab efforts.

Responsibilities include experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing, and active participation in lab meetings.