Researcher 5 - Military Veterans
at HERC- Upper MidWest
About the Junge Lab: The Junge lab at the University of Minnesota Medical School (Twin Cities) is seeking a talented postdoctoral trainee with aspirations to become an independent scientist in academia or industry. We offer a personalized training plan tailored to your career goals. Our research focuses on neurovascular signaling, utilizing mouse genetics, molecular and protein-biochemical methods, cell biology, and various -omics methods. Currently, we are exploring pharmacological activation of Wnt and Norrin signaling to restore pericytes in the brain and retina. For more information, visit our lab webpage at https://med.umn.edu/ophthalmology/research/junge-lab
Responsibilities:
Experimental Research:
- Conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments focusing on angiogenesis, blood-brain barrier, and neurovascular signaling, utilizing mouse genetic approaches, imaging techniques, and transcriptomics.
- Independently design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments from start to finish, optimizing methods as necessary.
- Propose alternative methods, modify existing procedures, or develop new protocols to achieve research objectives.
- Quickly learn and apply new techniques to advance project goals.
- Analyze, interpret, and present complex experimental data, including performing statistical analyses.
Project Management:
- Fully comprehend project scope and data, driving projects to successful completion.
- Stay updated on technological and scientific advancements in the field.
- Utilize a variety of information resources beyond primary literature, such as public gene expression databases and genetically engineered animal models.
- Understand biological process models, derive predictions, and design/conduct experiments to test these predictions.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Serve as an expert resource for lab members, external collaborators, and the broader scientific community.
- Interact, communicate, and coordinate with various stakeholders, including UMN cores and collaborators, to complete research projects.
Training and Mentorship:
- Assist in training undergraduate and graduate students, providing guidance and support in experimental techniques and research methodologies.
Documentation and Compliance:
- Prepare manuscripts and figures for publication, contributing to the dissemination of research findings.
- Write or modify IACUC protocols.
- Assist with laboratory organization and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Biological Sciences or a related field, with one (1) or more years of related research training.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Biological Sciences field is highly desired.
- Prior publications and in-depth knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Vascular Biology, Neuroscience, Ophthalmology, Mammalian Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, Signal Transduction, Extracellular Matrix Biology.
- Hands-on experience with mouse models.
- Strong ability to conceptualize and design scientific projects.
- Excellent communication skills to discuss scientific concepts clearly, concisely, and logically.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct experiments independently, troubleshoot complex technical challenges, and drive scientific projects to successful completion with minimal supervision.
Minneapolis, MN
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