Post-Doctoral Associate - Cardiovascular Kamdar Lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Continuous learning opportunities

Medical and dental plans

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading research university is seeking a motivated Post-Doctoral Associate to conduct research on dystrophic cardiomyopathy using human induced pluripotent stem cells. The role involves designing and conducting experiments, writing scientific papers, and supervising junior trainees. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in biomedical fields, prior experience with CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive wages and a range of benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing papers and grants is critical.
• Prior experience with CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in human stem cells is needed.
• Experience with human induced pluripotent stem cell techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement experiments to study muscular dystrophy.
• Write and present findings in various formats.
• Supervise and support junior trainees.

Skills

Human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS)

CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative work with junior trainees

Education

Ph.D. in biomedical fields or related area

Job description

Post-Doctoral Associate - Cardiovascular Kamdar Lab

About the Job: We are seeking a motivated and productive post doctoral associate with experience in human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to funded research projects focused on dystrophic cardiomyopathy using human induced pluripotent stem cells derived cardiac organoids for disease modeling and gene editing. This research aims to deepen our understanding of dystrophic cardiomyopathy and develop novel therapeutic strategies. Collaboration is a fundamental aspect of this position. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers to design, execute, and analyze experiments. As a Postdoctoral Associate, you will be responsible for conducting experiments and collecting data. You will contribute to the preparation of research manuscripts for submission and you will have the opportunity to present your findings at relevant scientific meetings. In addition to your research responsibilities you will play an important role in supervising junior trainees.

Responsibilities

• 70% Experimental Research
  • Development, design, and implementation of experiments to study muscular dystrophy and genetic cardiomyopathies
  • Analysis of data for presentations and publications
  • Review relevant manuscripts
• 15% Scientific Writing and Presentations
  • Develop and write journal articles including primary research and review articles for peer-reviewed journals
  • Participation in laboratory meetings
  • Presentation at local and national meetings
• 10% Lab supervision
  • Provide day-to-day supervision of trainees
  • Be a resource for laboratory personnel and trainees for troubleshooting
• 5% Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in biomedical fields or related area including stem cell biology, molecular biology, genomics, biomedical engineering, biochemistry. Experience of successfully contributing to writing papers and grants. Prior experience with CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in human stem cells.

Preferred Qualifications: Special consideration will be given to individuals with experience in human induced pluripotent stem cell techniques including line derivation, cardiac differentiation, and gene editing. Excellent communication skills written and verbal. Successful candidates will work collaboratively with junior trainees. Prior experience with CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing.

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 services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

How To Apply

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