Post-Doctoral Associate - Quantitative Imaging & Human Retroviruses

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 62,232 - 75,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Medical and dental plans

Flexible spending accounts

HSA contributions

Disability and life insurance

Employee wellbeing program

Financial counseling services

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Minnesota in Minneapolis is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join an interdisciplinary team studying human retrovirus particle assembly. Candidates will utilize cryo-electron microscopy and quantitative fluorescence imaging, receiving professional training in these techniques. The role requires a PhD or equivalent and significant experience in biomedical or physical sciences. Competitive pay, benefits, and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• PhD, DDS, DVM, JD, MD, or equivalent required.
• Strong experience in biomedical and/or physical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Study human retrovirus particle assembly using cryo-EM/ET and fluorescence imaging.
• Join an interdisciplinary research team.
• Receive training in cryo-EM/ET or fluorescence imaging.

Skills

Experience in biomedical sciences

Experience in physical sciences

Education

PhD, DDS, DVM, JD, MD or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

A postdoctoral researcher will join an interdisciplinary team led by Prof. Louis Mansky, Joachim Mueller, and Wei Zhang, using cryoelectron microscopy/tomography (cryo‑EM/ET) and quantitative fluorescence imaging (e.g., TIRF, PALM, FCS) to study human retrovirus (HIV & HTLV) particle assembly. Candidates will receive training in cryo‑EM/ET or fluorescence imaging and work in a collaborative environment in Minneapolis.

Qualifications

• PhD, DDS, DVM, JD, MD or equivalent required.
• Strong experience in biomedical and/or physical sciences.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $62,232 – $75,564 USD/year, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

• 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 successful completion of a background check. Prospective employees are presumed eligible to work; criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists.