"Pre-Doctoral Assistant"

About the Job

The Wang Lab in the Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences is seeking a two-year contract pre-doctoral assistant to assist Dr. Wang on his research project and lab management. The successful applicant will need to have a master’s degree in biology related field and has at least two years research experience. This role is 75% time.

Job requirements:

• Develop and execute experiments including RNA-seq, western blots, immunoprecipitation, immunostaining etc.
• Lab equipment management and new lab member orientation
• Contribute to manuscripts writing/editing and journal articles for publication
• General support of and assistance with lab group operations, including lab common reagent/buffer preparation, sterilization, meeting scheduling, data analysis etc.
• Maintain records of data per protocol requirements
• Troubleshoot lab and technology issues

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (Please document all required qualifications on application materials):

• Must be registered in a PhD program at another institution
• Master’s degree in biology-related field
• At least 2 years of research experience

About the Department

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state’s only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. The School of Dentistry advances health through scientific discovery, innovative education, and the highest quality care for all communities. Our impact extends beyond dental offices to classrooms and clinics throughout the region. We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators, and research scientists.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $33,352.80 USD/year

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) 624-8647.

Diversity

The School of Dentistry promotes inclusive excellence for student recruitment, faculty and staff hiring and when caring for patients. Thus, we seek candidates who strive for inclusive excellence to well equip learners to care for all populations.

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).