Post-Doctoral Associate IRACDA

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Professional training

Medical plans

Dental plans

Pharmacy plans

HSA contributions

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing program

Financial counseling

Employee Assistance

Job summary

The University of Minnesota invites applications for a post-doctoral associate to work on the NIH-funded IRACDA program in partnership with local colleges. The fellow will design, implement, and evaluate research in the labs of established faculty, gaining mentoring, teaching, and career development opportunities. Qualifications include a Ph.D.

or equivalent in a relevant field. The position is funded through 8/31/2027 and is contingent upon background checks and compliance with university

Qualifications

• Ph.D., DDS, DVM, JD, MD or equivalent is required.
• Post-doctoral associates are University of Minnesota employees and will be compensated.
• Note: positions do not grant permanent residency for international appointees.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of research in the labs of established faculty members.
• Contribute to mentorship, teaching experiences, and career development activities.

Education

Ph.D., DDS, DVM, JD, MD or equivalent.

Job description

About the Job

We are looking for a post-doctoral associate to work on theNIH-funded project: Institutional Research and AcademicCareer Development Award (IRACDA). The Minnesota IRACDAProgram, funded by the NIH, is a collaborative initiative betweenthe University of Minnesota and Twin Cities Metro area communitycolleges Normandale College and North Hennepin Community College.This program supports recent PhD scholars by offering them rigorousscientific research training, instruction, mentoring, teachingexperience, and career development. Upon completingtheir fellowship, scholars are well-prepared to transition intotenure-track faculty positions and research-related employment.IRACDA scholars mentor and inspire undergraduate students, many ofwhom transfer from partner institutions to the University ofMinnesota to complete their STEM degrees.

Post-doctoral associates typically participate in the design,implementation, and evaluation of research in the labs ofestablished faculty members.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D., DDS, DVM, JD, MD or equivalent.

Restrictions:

Position funded through 8/31/2027. The individual may beimmediately post-degree or returning for additional training,updating, and retooling. Limited to fields for which post-degreetraining is necessary for career entry. Post-doctoral associatescannot be appointed on sponsored institutional training grants,sponsored individual fellowship or training awards. Post-doctoralassociates are University of Minnesota employees. They arereceiving additional training while also performing services forthe University, for which they are compensated.

Note: These are not positions to which permanent residency can begranted for international appointees.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $63,480 annually (NIH Level 0)

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 professionaltraining
• 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 counselingat no cost

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversityand inclusion in enriching the employment experience of itsemployees and in supporting the academic mission. The University iscommitted to attracting and retaining employees with varyingidentities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to andopportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment withoutregard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteranstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successfulcompletion of a background check. Our presumption is thatprospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminalconvictions 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 thelargest public research universities in the country, offeringundergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude ofopportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of oneof the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities,students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit fromextensive 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 byForbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employerfor Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State(2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence &Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-lifeflexibility.