"Post-Doctoral Associate"

Job Details

About the Job

The Hulleman Laboratory is looking for a motivated and talented postdoc for a two-year program to focus on an exciting project that aims to develop new tools to gauge retinal health and disease using next-generation CRISPR-based tools. The ideal candidate who fills this position will have a consistent track record of publications, experience with gene editing (CRISPR or otherwise), NGS sequencing, and mouse handling/dissection. This position is supported by a recent Alcon Senior Researcher Award given to Dr. Hulleman.

20%- Animal work - mouse colony maintenance that involves breeding, husbandry, and maintaining appropriate records and tracking animals.

40%- Conduct research using techniques which include molecular biology, gene editing, tissue isolation, dissociation, protein extraction, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, sample preparation for NGS sequencing.

20%- Perform visualization of fluorophores or other reporter proteins in vivo in mouse eyes.

10%- Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.

5%- Carry out assigned duties for ordering and maintaining supply of inventories.

5%- Participate in scientific conferences.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. with 5+ years of wet lab experience. Degree in the biological sciences - biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, ophthalmology, etc.

Experience with animal handling, ocular imaging (fundus, OCT), tissue dissection.

Experience with gene editing and subsequent analysis.

Good fine motor skills are required for ocular injections and dissection.

Superior analytical, communication and management skills.

Excellent communication and logical reasoning abilities.

Flexibility in hours is expected for the care of the animals.

Demonstrated independence.

About the Department

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences and its success is built upon the innovation and drive of every member of our team, from faculty to administrators to technicians. Put simply, all of us are driven to provide the best eye care for our patients, discover new treatments, and educate the next generation of eye care professionals. More at https://med.umn.edu/Ophthalmology.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: Expected annual stipend will be $62,232, adjusted for the next fiscal year, according to University and Medical School guidelines.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Postdoctoral Associate

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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About the U of M

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