Post-Doctoral Associate - Department of Microbiolgy and Immunology

Davita Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent institution is seeking a full-time postdoctoral researcher in the field of microbiology and immunology. The role focuses on designing and executing experiments, collaborating within a vibrant research community, and contributing to scholarly publications and grants. Candidates must hold a PhD and possess relevant laboratory experience, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

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 counseling

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical field required.
• Experience with mouse models and flow cytometry needed.
• Must have single cell RNAseq and biochemistry experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments related to influenza and innate immunity.
• Write grants and papers based on experimental findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mouse experience

Flow cytometry experience

Single cell RNAseq experience

Biochemistry experience

Ability to thrive in fast-paced collaborative scientific environment

Ability to write

Education

PhD in biomedical field

Job description

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Job ID

368612

Location

Twin Cities

Job Family

Academic

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Code

9546

Employee Class

Acad Prof and Admin

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About the Job

15% Design experiments related to influenza and/or innate immunity
55% Execute experiments related to influenza and/or innate immunity
20% experiments related to influenza and/or innate immunity, write grants and papers
10% duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: PhD in biomedical field, mouse experience, flow cytometry
experience, single cell RNAseq experience biochemistry experience, ability to thrive in
fast based collaborative scientific environment, ability to write

About the Department

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is a community of scholars committed to discovering and disseminating knowledge about the microbial world. Our interests and expertise encompass some of the most exciting areas of contemporary microbiology and immunology, ranging from the physiology and development of microorganisms, the molecular pathogenesis of infections, and fundamental aspects of immunity.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $61,008 to $70,344; depending on education/qualifications/experience

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

How To Apply

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About the U of M

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).