Post-Doctoral Associate - Department of Neuroscience

Job Details

About the Job

In this role, you will have the opportunity to conduct research related to gaining a better understanding of neuronal cell types and circuits in health and pathophysiology. You will be responsible for key aspects of the project, including data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation, including via oral and poster presentations, grant and fellowship submission, and manuscript preparation. You will be expected to be an excellent team member, contributing to the lab beyond your project, including training other lab members.

Responsibilities Include:

Research- 85%

• Together with the PI, design experiments
• Experimental work, including stereotaxic injections and implantations, tissue harvest and processing
• Data collection, including in vivo behavioral experiments
• Data analysis
• Data interpretation
• Data presentation, including the creation of figures and writing manuscripts. This may additionally include grant/fellowship applications, and presentation at conferences
• Read and internalize relevant literature to ensure well designed, executed, analyzed, and interpreted experiments
• Properly maintain all equipment used, properly maintain all records, properly handle all hazardous materials, follow all regulatory requirements, and ensure ethical use of animals
• Establish techniques, analysis pipelines, protocols, user guides, and other resources as appropriate. This may include setting up experimental rigs, and will require innovation and trouble shooting
• Meet with the PI on a regular basis to discuss the project and progress

General Lab Member Duties - 15%

• Attend and participate in lab meetings, including providing productive feedback to other lab members
• Train other lab members in techniques, analyses, or other aspects of lab work as appropriate
• Fill in on an as needed basis in laboratory work to ensure success of the lab as a whole

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Doctorate Degree in neuroscience or related fields
• Knowledge of the basic principles of neuroscience and analytical approaches, allowing sophisticated experiments and analyses, grounded in accurate and well-controlled observations and a solid understanding of the literature
• Sufficient previous experience with rodent work to ensure successful and appropriate use of animals, including stereotaxic injections and implants
• Must possess or be able to readily obtain certification to perform animal studies and procedures
• An ability to work with specialized equipment and software in a way that ensures success and appropriate care of the equipment
• A strong desire for growth, allowing for quick learning and active seeking of feedback
• An ability to work well in a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with in vivo electrophysiological recordings
• Previous experience with in vivo calcium imaging
• Strong interest in neuronal circuits in healthy and/or disease states

About the Department

The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School. The Medical School and related healthcare professional schools are grouped under the Academic Health Center.

The Mission of the Department of Neuroscience

1. Conduct outstanding neuroscience research.
2. Be an educational resource to the Medical School and the University by providing neuroscience education to undergraduate, medical, dental, graduate, and post-graduate students.
3. Provide leadership and be a focal point for the strengthening of neuroscience across the University by enhancing research, educational, and funding opportunities.
4. Intentionally improve inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives and actively supporting historically marginalized researchers, students, and neuroscience community members.
5. Provide a bridge for the transfer of advances in basic neuroscience into clinical practice with the goal of improving the health of the people of Minnesota.
6. Enhance the understanding and appreciation of neuroscience by the people of Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $60,000.00-$65,000.00; 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

How To Apply

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Diversity

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