Post-Doctoral Associate - Cardiovascular Garry Lab

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 61,008 - 74,088; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Financial counseling services

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A major educational institution in Minneapolis is seeking a research scientist to design and conduct NIH-funded research experiments related to stem and iPS cells. A Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related discipline is required. The role involves collaboration with scientists, preparing manuscripts, and delivering presentations on research findings. A competitive salary is offered, along with various benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biomedical, or related discipline.
• Experience developing scientific protocols and scientific writing.
• Expertise with molecular biological‑biochemistry techniques, transgenesis, and knockout technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct NIH‑funded research experiments on transcription factor mediated networks.
• Collaborate with laboratory scientists and external partners in experiments.
• Prepare manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and present at meetings.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct NIH‑funded research experiments on transcription factor mediated networks to direct stem and iPS cells to mesodermal fates (cardiac, endothelial, skeletal muscle).
• Conduct research on transcriptional regulation of cardiac progenitors and myogenic stem cells.
• Collaborate with laboratory scientists and external partners in the design, implementation, and analysis of experiments.
• Prepare manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and present at scientific meetings.
• Document procedures, analyze data, write summary reports on results, and discuss findings with colleagues and the Principal Investigator.
• Provide independent literature reviews for ongoing projects and suggest new experimental approaches.
• Deliver regular presentations of scientific data and contribute significantly to manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biomedical, or related discipline.
• Experience developing scientific protocols and scientific writing.
• Expertise with molecular biological‑biochemistry techniques, transgenesis, and knockout technologies.

Pay and Benefits

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

• 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 servicesEmployee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

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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.