Postdoc: Liver Cancer & Metabolic Disease Research

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Continuous learning opportunities

Medical and dental plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. The focus will be on liver cancer and metabolic disease research, involving designing studies and analyzing data.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or MD, less than three years of research experience, and a strong understanding of molecular and cellular biology techniques. A competitive salary and benefits await the successful candidate, in a supportive environment fostering diversity.

Qualifications

• Less than three years of post-graduate research experience in liver cancer or metabolic diseases.
• At least one first-author publication.
• Strong motivation and fast learning ability.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement collaborative research studies.
• Analyze and interpret data for publication.
• Conduct bench research as necessary.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cellular biology

AI-based bioinformatics

Mouse models

Education

Ph.D. or MD

Tools

Single-cell RNA sequencing

Hydrodynamic injection

Western blot

Real-time RT-PCR

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. The focus will be on liver cancer and metabolic disease research, involving designing studies and analyzing data.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or MD, less than three years of research experience, and a strong understanding of molecular and cellular biology techniques. A competitive salary and benefits await the successful candidate, in a supportive environment fostering diversity.