Post-Doctoral Associate - Military Veterans
at HERC- Upper MidWest
POSITION OVERVIEW
Design and conduct research studies in the research focus areas of the Lab. Collect and analyze data, including keeping concise records of experiments. Collaborate on research projects with the lab group as well as other lab groups. Assist in supervising, evaluating and directing the research activities of junior lab members. Present data in oral presentations and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Design and conduct research studies in the research focus areas of the lab. Collect and analyze data, including keeping concise records of experiments. Collaborate on research projects with the lab group as well as other lab groups. Assist in supervising, evaluating, and directing the research activities of junior lab members. Present data in oral presentations and contribute to manuscripts and grant proposals.
Program Description: The laboratory studies the immune response in the central nervous system during neurological diseases- neuroimmunology. One area of research in the laboratory is the study of microglia during neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis and neuropathic pain. The laboratory uses a virus-induced mouse model of multiple sclerosis as well as the EAE mouse model. The laboratory uses several different animal models of chronic pain. The focus of these studies is determining the role of microglia in disease and then developing therapeutic strategies to alter microglia functions during disease. This position will also be part of an NIH-funded project that examines the role of exosomes secreted by microglia in the pathogenesis of disease. The laboratory is located in the health sciences research area on campus providing many opportunities for collaboration and participation in focused research groups.
Application Instructions: Please attach a letter of interest with a brief statement of research experience, and curriculum vitae.
Salary Min: $48,426 USDollars
The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
- Low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Health care and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts
- Excellent retirement plans with employer match
- Disability and employer paid life insurance
- Wellbeing program with reduced insurance premiums
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%-100% of eligible tuition
- Student loan forgiveness opportunity
- Opportunities for growth and promotion
- Employee Assistance Program
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. preferably in immunology, microbiology, virology, neuroscience, or molecular biology.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ideal candidates will be productive, self-motivated individuals with the ability to think critically.
- Experience with animal experiments, immunological assays, molecular biology, imaging techniques, and cell culture is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills
(verbal and written) are required.
Minneapolis, MN
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