Research Scientist

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays and generous time off

Professional training opportunities

Medical, dental and pharmacy plans

HSA contributions

Disability and life insurance

Employee wellbeing program

Counseling services

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a post-doctoral associate/research scientist to advance cardiovascular disease modeling and cardiac regeneration using human induced pluripotent stem cell–derived cardiac cells and engineered tissues. You will lead experiments, analyze data, and contribute to manuscripts while supervising junior trainees.

The position is for one year with possible extensions; visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical fields including stem cell biology, molecular biology, genomics, biomedical engineering, biochemistry.
• Experience contributing to writing papers and grants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with junior trainees.
• Experience with gene-editing using CRISPR/Cas9 tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research on hypertrophic cardiomyopathies using monolayer and engineered tissues.
• Analyze data, review literature, and determine next steps for projects.
• Prepare manuscripts and grant proposals; present findings at meetings.
• Supervise and mentor trainees; assist with lab maintenance and ordering.

Skills

CRISPR/Cas9

Stem Cell Culture

Cardiomyocyte Culture

Cardiac Cell Differentiation

hiPSC gene editing

Education

PhD in biomedical fields including stem cell biology, molecular biology, genomics, biomedical engineering, biochemistry

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and productive post-doctoral associate/research scientist with extensive experience in cell biology, molecular biology, and tissue engineering to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to broad research projects focused on cardiovascular disease modeling and cardiac regeneration using human induced pluripotent stem cells derived cardiac cell types and associated engineered tissues.

As a team member, you will be responsible for conducting experiments and collecting data. You will contribute to the preparation of research manuscripts for publication and grant submissions. In addition to your research responsibilities, you will play an important role in supervising junior trainees. This is a one-year position with the possibility of extensions thereafter. Visa sponsorship and/or relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

80% Experimental Research:

• Development, design, and implementation of experiments to study hypertrophic cardiomyopathies in monolayer culture and engineered tissues, Gene editing, CRISPR/Cas9 expertise.
• Analysis of data and determination of next steps.
• Review relevant literature.

10% Scientific Writing and Presentations:

• Develop and write journal articles including primary research and review articles for peer-reviewed publication.
• Participation in laboratory meetings.
• Possible presentation at local and national meetings.

10% Lab supervision and Other duties as assigned:

• Provide day-to-day supervision of trainees.
• Be a resource for laboratory personnel and trainees for troubleshooting.
• Contribute to lab maintenance and supply ordering.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biomedical fields or related area including stem cell biology, molecular biology, genomics, biomedical engineering, biochemistry.
• Experience of successfully contributing to writing papers and grants.
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
• Successful candidates will work collaboratively with junior trainees.
• Experience with Gene-Editing, CRISPR/Cas9 tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Stem Cell Culture, Cardiomyocytes culture, and Cardiac Cell Differentiation.
• Experience with generating knockin/knockout hiPSC lines.

About the Department

To learn more about the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, please visit https://med.umn.edu/rehabmedicine.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $63,480 - $77,076; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• 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

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.