Postdoctoral Fellow, iPSC Neuropsychiatry Lab

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Rochester (MN)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 79,000

Full time

14 days+

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Competitive compensation

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Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to advance stem cell-based disease modeling for neuropsychiatric disorders, including alcohol and opioid use disorders. The role focuses on iPSC-derived neurons and organoids, with opportunities to contribute to publications and grant applications.

The successful candidate will lead a project, collaborate with investigators, and develop mechanistic hypotheses, while gaining mentorship in functional genomic

Qualifications

PhD in biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, or related field.
Ideal candidates have expertise in neuropsychiatric disorders; learning mindset welcomed.

Responsibilities

Lead a project on human iPSC-based disease modeling and therapeutic development.
Prepare progress reports and manuscripts; participate in grant applications.
Train in iPSC generation/maintenance and cellular techniques; perform routine iPSC culture and organoid work.

Skills

PhD in biology/neuroscience/pharmacolo

Independent researcher

Verbal and written communication

Grant applications

Molecular biology techniques

iPSC culture

CRISPR editing

RNA-sequencing

Education

PhD in biology, neuroscience, pharmacology or related

Tools

CRISPR editing

RNA-seq

qPCR

Western blotting

gel electrophoresis

cell culture/iPSC

Job description

The successful candidate will lead a project, collaborate with investigators, and develop mechanistic hypotheses, while gaining mentorship in functional genomic

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