Postdoc: iPSC Cardiovascular Organoids & CRISPR Research

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

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.