Post-Doctoral Associate

About the Job

This is a post-doctoral position in the Sarkar laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• 75% - develop new protein engineering methods that leverage multivalency to achieve precision sensing and actuation in the design of molecular and cellular therapeutics
• 15% - augment mentoring skills by assisting or collaborating with junior members of the lab
• 5% - enhance scientific communication skills by presenting research findings at lab meetings, at local/national conferences, and through peer-reviewed journal publications
• 5% - contribute to the functioning of the lab by assisting in the maintenance of equipment and supplies

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, biochemistry, molecular pharmacology, or closely related discipline
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques and directed evolution
• Experience with mechanistic modeling and/or machine learning/artificial intelligence to guide protein or cell engineering

About the Department

The Department of Biomedical Engineering is an academic unit of the College of Science and Engineering that administers biomedical engineering degree programs at all levels (bachelor's, master's, and doctoral).

While research possibilities among the graduate faculty span the full spectrum of biomedical engineering, the Department has established interests in cardiovascular, neural, and cancer engineering. We seek to focus growth and excellence in these research areas as we grow.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $62,232 - $65,640 per year ; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 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 be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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