Post-Doctoral Associate (# 374907) University of Minnesota

VS-Postdoc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Health and dental plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The University of Minnesota in Twin Cities, MN, is offering a Post-Doctoral Associate position in the Center for Drug Design. The one-year renewable role focuses on small molecule therapeutics in neurological disorders, combining medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and computational biology for preclinical studies and biomarker development.

The candidate will design and perform cell culture, enzymatic assays, mouse experiments, and microscopy; will contribute to manuscript writing and grant

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related discipline.
• At least two-year research experience in neuroscience would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform cell culture and cell-based assays, enzymatic reactions, and animal experiments.
• Record results and prepare manuscripts; participate in grant proposal writing.
• Ensure laboratory safety practices and maintain literature knowledge.

Skills

Cell culture

Animal handling

Microscopy

PCR

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

Tools

ELISA

SDS-PAGE

Western blot

PCR

Job description

Post-Doctoral Associate (# 374907) University of Minnesota

2026-08-03

Post-Doctoral Associate (# 374907)

University of Minnesota

in Twin Cities, MN

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $61,008; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Posted: Today

Category: Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Job ID: 374907

About the Job

A post-doctoral position is available in the Center for Drug Design at theUniversityofMinnesota College of Pharmacy. This one-year renewable positionwill be focused on studies of the effect of small molecule therapeutics ondisease pathology in multiple models of neurological disorders. The laboratoryintegrates several disciplines, including medicinal chemistry, pharmacology,computational biology, and has a strong translational focus, with activities inpreclinical studies and development of novel therapeutics and biomarkers forearly diagnosis.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

70% Design and perform (1) cell culture and cell based assays (2) enzymaticreactions (3)

mouse experiments involving drug administration, behavioral andbiochemical

assessment, immunohistochemistry, (4) various types of microscopy (5)computational

and experimental screening of compound libraries.

15% Submit periodic written reports with details of experimental proceduresand results. The

candidate will also be expected to write manuscripts reporting researchfindings, and to

participate in grant proposal writing.

5% Observe current laboratory safety practices and follow/update relevantprotocols.

5% Maintain a continually updated knowledge base of literature pertaining tospecific

projects.

5% Assist with the organization and maintenance of the laboratory andequipment contained

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree with a major in BiologicalSciences (including medicinal/pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology,neuroscience), or a related discipline. At least two-year research experience inthe field of neuroscience would be a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with cell culture, animal handling, animal behaviorassessment, and microscopy is preferred. Proficiency in basic biology techniquesincluding ELISA, SDS-PAGE, western blot, PCR, and other basic assays, isrequired.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $61,008; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for moreinformation regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity andinclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and insupporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting andretaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in itsprograms, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed,religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, publicassistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, orgender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of abackground check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible towork here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists fromemployment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest publicresearch universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, andprofessional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research.Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitancommunities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit fromextensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, internationalcorporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public serviceorganizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as aBest Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), andBest Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence& Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-lifeflexibility.