Post-Doctoral Associate - Cardiovascular

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Flexible spending accounts

University HSA contributions

Wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a highly qualified Postdoctoral Fellow to lead research projects developing large animal disease models and generate novel tissue sources for transplantation. The role requires collaboration with colleagues and external partners to design, implement, and analyze experiments, as well as preparing manuscripts for publication.

Responsibilities include detailed documentation, regular presentations, and effective communication with the PI and team.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Embryology, Molecular Biology, Regenerative Biology or related discipline required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects on development of large animal models of disease.
• Collaborate with laboratory scientists and external partners in design, execution and analysis of experiments.
• Prepare manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and present at scientific meetings.

Skills

Independent work

Collaborative ability

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Ph.D. in Embryology or related

Tools

CRISPR technologies

Genotypic analyses

qPCR

scRNA-seq

FA C s analysis

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

Job ID: 363798

Location: Twin Cities

Job Family: Academic

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Code: 9546

Employee Class: Acad Prof and Admin

About the Job

30% Lead research projects pertaining to development of large animal models of disease. Likewise, research projects are available to generate novel tissue sources for human transplantation using large animal models.

30% Collaboration with other laboratory scientists and outside scientific partners in the design, implementation, and analysis of experiments is essential. Preparation of manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and presentation at scientific meetings is required.

10% Detailed documentation of procedures and experimental data is required. This involves analyses of data, writing summary reports on results of work and discussing results with laboratory colleagues and Principal Investigator.

10% Strong communication with the PI, laboratory colleagues, and outside scientific members is of the utmost importance.

10% Presentation of independent review of relevant scientific literature for ongoing projects and discussions of possible new experimental approaches with laboratory colleagues and the principal Investigator is required. Regular presentations of scientific data and significant contribution to the preparation of manuscripts is required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Embryology, Molecular Biology, Regenerative Biology or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with communicating results and concepts with a diverse audience including molecular biologists and laboratory scientists.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organization and execution skills.
• Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare manuscripts for presentation and publication.
• Cell culture skills (primary and cell lines)
• Demonstrated experience with editing using CRISPR technologies
• Demonstrated experience with genotypic and phenotypic analyses
• RT PCR and qPCR
• scRNA-seq technologies
• FACs analysis
• Immunohistochemistry and tissue sectioning
• Biochemical Assays (ELISAs, Western Blot, TUNEL, etc)
• Large animal experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with large animal surgery
• Demonstrated experience with promoter driven gene over-expression and analysis

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $61,008 - $74,088 depending on education/qualifications/experience and appropriate NIH stipend level

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information 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
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Diversity

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

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

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).

About the U of M Medical School:

Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.

The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students' education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations.

Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.