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CHEManager International · 2 days ago

Post-Doctoral Associate

Twin Lakes, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$62K/yr - $76K/yr

CHEManager International is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate for the Kletzien Lab at the University of Minnesota. The successful candidate will lead research projects focused on head and neck tissue resident stem cells and their implications for regenerative medicine and cancer.

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Responsibilities

Lead, plan, and conduct independent research projects investigating head and neck tissue stem cell (dys)function in various preclinical models (mouse, explant, organoid), focusing on normal aging and age-related diseases, including cancer

Conduct cellular and molecular biology experiments

Produce and purify AAVs (adeno-associated viruses)

Conduct bioinformatic analysis of data

Mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students, and/or research professionals in the lab

Participate in group meetings, journal clubs, and departmental seminars

Attend relevant workshops and training courses for scientific and professional development

Present research results at meetings (institutional, national, international)

Prepare and write scientific grants and manuscripts

Qualification

Ph.D. in relevant fieldMolecular biology techniquesNext-generation sequencingFlow cytometryBioinformatic analysisScientific writingCommunication

Required

Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Genetics, Genomics or a related field

At least one first author publication (including those under review or in-press)

Excellent communication and writing skills

Preferred

Proficiency in molecular biology techniques (e.g., molecular cloning, plasmid preps, RNA/DNA preps, and PCR analysis), protein analysis (Western blot, ELISA, FACS)

Proficiency in next-generation sequencing technologies (NGS)

Experience with flow-cytometry

Experience with tissue- and cell-based culture systems/models

Experience with in vivo assessments of muscle physiology

Experience with animal surgeries and tissue harvest, and animal behavioral analyses

Proficiency with immunofluorescence microscopy

Experience with Adeno-Associated Virus and/or Lentivirus Production and Purification

Bioinformatic analysis experience is highly desirable

Excellent communication and scientific writing skills