"Post-Doctoral Associate"

About the Job

To study mechanisms of sex hormone regulation of skeletal muscle stem cells.

Responsibilities will include:
1. Designing and executing cell biological or genetic experiments relating to (position 1: in vivo development of tissue-specific stem cells within experimental teratomas, position 2: sex hormone control of skeletal muscle stem cell biology). 60%
2. Documenting procedures and experimental data, including writing summary reports on results of work and discussing results with laboratory colleagues and Principal Investigator. You will be required to present independent review of relevant scientific literature for ongoing projects and discussions of possible new experimental approaches with laboratory colleagues and principal Investigator. In addition, you will be required to present regular presentations of scientific data and significant contribution to the preparation of manuscripts. 25%
3. Drafting and editing manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and preparing grant applications. 15%

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• PhD in any biological/biomedical field, or an MD.

Preferred qualifications:

• Good writing skills.
• Strong first author publications.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $61,008- $68,964; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).