Post-Doctoral Associate - Cardiovascular

About the Job:
30% Lead research projects pertaining to development of large animal models of disease. Likewise, research projects are available to generate novel tissue sources for human transplantation using large animal models.

30% Collaboration with other laboratory scientists and outside scientific partners in the design, implementation, and analysis of experiments is essential. Preparation of manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and presentation at scientific meetings is required.

10% Detailed documentation of procedures and experimental data is required. This involves analyses of data, writing summary reports on results of work and discussing results with laboratory colleagues and Principal Investigator.

10% Strong communication with the PI, laboratory colleagues, and outside scientific members is of the utmost importance.

10% Presentation of independent review of relevant scientific literature for ongoing projects and discussions of possible new experimental approaches with laboratory colleagues and the principal Investigator is required. Regular presentations of scientific data and significant contribution to the preparation of manuscripts is required.

Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Embryology, Molecular Biology, Regenerative Biology or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:
* Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Experience with communicating results and concepts with a diverse audience including molecular biologists and laboratory scientists.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent planning, organization and execution skills.
* Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to prepare manuscripts for presentation and publication.
* Cell culture skills (primary and cell lines)
* Demonstrated experience with editing using CRISPR technologies
* Demonstrated experience with genotypic and phenotypic analyses
* RT PCR and qPCR
* scRNA-seq technologies
* FACs analysis
* Immunohistochemistry and tissue sectioning
* Biochemical Assays (ELISAs, Western Blot, TUNEL, etc)
* Large animal experience strongly preferred
* Demonstrated experience with large animal surgery
* Demonstrated experience with promoter driven gene over-expression and analysis

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also 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

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

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