"Post-Doctoral Associate"

About the Job

Summary:
Cell biology and mouse metabolism research pertaining to nutrient sensing pathway and autophagy

100% research (experimentation, writing papers/fellowships, participation in scholarly activities, seminars, conferences etc)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: PhD in cell biology, molecular biology, or similar area. Publications and experiences in cell biology, molecular biology, and/or mouse experiments.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates who have experience in mouse experiments pertaining to metabolic analysis, neurological or immunological studies. Experience in cellular imaging, post-translational modifications and protein-protein interactions will also preferentially be considered.

About the Department

BMBB:
The department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics is committed to understanding the molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases and cancer; developing novel strategies in biocatalysis and biotechnology; and advancing knowledge through structural biology and molecular biophysics. We organize ourselves into research divisions with emphases on Chemical and Structural Biology, Metabolic and Systems Biology, Molecular Biology and Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology. We are housed in new buildings with state-of-the-art research and support facilities.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $56,484 - $61,008; 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

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given 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.

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