Post-Doctoral Associate - Basic and Translational Research (# 365592)

$61,008 - $62,000/Yr

University of Minnesota

Full-time - Entry Level

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Minnesota's Department of Surgery is seeking a full-time Post-Doctoral Associate to engage in basic and translational research, focusing on developing novel NGS-based methods for diagnostics and cancer therapy. The role emphasizes virology and cancer biology, requiring active participation in research studies, project development, and scientific communication.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of research studies in NGS-based diagnostics and cancer therapy.
• Develop research ideas, projects, and study protocols.
• Prepare and present abstracts for podium or poster at scientific meetings.
• Write and submit manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements

• Ph.D., MD, or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience in molecular biology, next-gen sequencing, virology, or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience in running scientific projects as an independent researcher.
• Willingness to participate in high-level scientific planning and execution.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in next-gen sequencing library preparation and data analysis.
• Experience with gene delivery and therapeutic genetic intervention.
• Strong writing skills with first-author peer-reviewed publications.

Benefits

• 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