Post-Doctoral Associate - Military Veterans

The research in the Bielczyk-Maczynska lab (https://ebm-lab.org) focuses on understanding of the physiological function and role of cell membrane receptors in metabolism and metabolic disease. We use a combination of mouse and cell culture models, and molecular biology techniques. Please see our recent publication for reference on the possible scope of experimental work: PMCID:PMC9715671.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Associate to join our team. Primary responsibilities include designing and executing experiments to test specific hypotheses, analyzing data, and writing manuscripts. The Postdoctoral Associate is expected to lead an ongoing project and may be involved in other projects, as well as in the development of new projects.

Focus of Job Responsibilities

Ongoing Research - 70%

• Design and implementation of hypothesis-driven research projects.

Analysis & Review - 15%

• Analysis and review of generated data.
• Review of scientific literature.

Scientific writing and presentation â" 10%

• Writing scientific manuscripts.
• Generating figures for grant proposals.

Other â" 5%

• Participating in training and outreach.
• Lab maintenance tasks.

The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) and The Hormel Institute endorses a âœwork with flexibilityâ approach that offers a welcoming and flexible work environment where everyone is inspired to do their best. Work location options include working fully remote, partially remote, or entirely in the office and are based on the work of the position. Some on-site work may be necessary for certain positions, even those designated as fully remote. Because we are a land-grant institution that serves the state, the University will continue to- in most cases- expect employees to live in Minnesota.

This position has been designated as eligible for Flexible Work Profile One.
Flexible Work Profile One is expected to work primarily on-site. Your office will be located at The Hormel Institute in Austin, MN. The Hormel Institute management retains the right to modify flexible work arrangement agreements on a temporary or permanent basis for any reason at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in molecular biology, physiology, or biochemistry.
• Track record of working with animal models.
• Ability to learn and incorporate new methods and develop and modify them as needed.
• Strong oral and written skills.
• Ability to work independently.