Post-Doctoral Associate

Job Responsibilities/Duties:
*Conduct experiments inducing radiation and burn injuries to the skin in laboratory animals.
*Perform histological analysis of skin tissue from laboratory animals and patients post-injury.
*Utilize immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent imaging to identify changes in cell phenotypes after injury.
*Conduct microscopy of tissue sections for cellular quantification.
*Prepare skin tissue samples for single-cell spatial transcriptomic analysis of gene expression following radiation and burn injury.
*Carry out iPSC differentiation experiments under the influence of light.
*Participate in clinical trials related to allergy, immunology, rheumatology, or wound healing.

This positions is a .60 FTE.

Required Qualifications:
* PhD in Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, or related.
*Previous laboratory experience, specifically working with skin primary and stem cells.
*Proficiency in sterile techniques and molecular biology, including RNA preparation and analysis.
*Strong skills in immunohistology with skin biopsies.
*Familiarity with advanced microscopy techniques for cellular imaging.

Preferred Qualifications:
*MD degree

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota and its clinical arm, M Health Fairview Neurosurgery, offer outstanding neurosurgical patient care, excellent neurosurgical education and groundbreaking research into some of the most difficult problems facing neurosurgical patients today.

To learn more about the Department of Neuroscience, please visit our website at https://med.umn.edu/neurology.

Pay Range: $56,484 (Year 0) - $68,604 (Year 7); depending on education/qualifications/experience, per NIH Guidelines.

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• 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

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