Postdoc: Pain Neuroimmunology & Neuroendocrinology Research

International Association for the Study of Pain; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota invites multiple Postdoctoral Associates to pursue independent, high-impact research at the intersection of neuroscience, immunology, endocrinology, and reproductive biology, focused on nociception and pain mechanisms.

The labs explore sex hormones, immune signals, and neural circuits across lifespan, including pregnancy and menopause, with opportunities for independent funding and collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent in neuroscience, immunology, reproductive biology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated research productivity and ability to conduct rigorous research independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal scientific communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, perform, analyze, and interpret experiments spanning neuroscience, immunology, endocrinology, molecular biology, genomics, imaging, and behavior.
• Develop and troubleshoot new techniques and experimental models and drive projects forward with scientific independence and rigor.
• Attend and present at lab meetings, journal clubs, and relevant departmental, collaborative, and institutional meetings.
• Prepare manuscripts and contribute to scientific publications and develop independent fellowship, grant, and career-development applications.

Skills

Sensory neuroscience

Immunology

Neuroendocrinology

Reproductive biology

Mouse genetics

Single-cell genomics

Spatial genomics

Epigenomics

In vivo imaging

GPCR/opioid signaling

Education

PhD, MD, or equivalent

Tools

CRISPR

R

Python

Job description

University of Minnesota invites multiple Postdoctoral Associates to pursue independent, high-impact research at the intersection of neuroscience, immunology, endocrinology, and reproductive biology, focused on nociception and pain mechanisms.

The labs explore sex hormones, immune signals, and neural circuits across lifespan, including pregnancy and menopause, with opportunities for independent funding and collaboration.