Post-Doctoral Associate

University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

This position is a fully funded postdoctoral research position for one year.

Requirements

• PhD in Physiology or related
• Experience working in aging and immunofluorescence
• Ability to communicate research and conduct interdisciplinary research
• Research in areas of neuroprotection and aging
• Skills in immunofluorescence, microscopy, image processing, and large-scale -omics data analyses
• Mentoring junior trainees

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of this position will be to design, lead and conduct experiments based on research studies of the lab which includes research on muscle physiology, aging, and estrogen biology.
• Research and analyze literature related to research studies and present information as it relates to lab studies and make recommendations how literature findings can assist in the research studies, current or potential future studies.
• Analyze and interpret data compiled from the research experiments and recommend to PI the analytical outcomes and how the experimental results impact hypothesis or research objectives.
• Write manuscripts and give presentations as it relates to the research studies.
• Create grant proposals/applications as appropriate for career development as well as engage in other career advancement activities.
• Provide direction and supervision to others in the lab by instructing on techniques/processes/procedures.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees