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Sanford Health · 15 hours ago

Post Doctoral Fellow- de la Puente Lab

Sioux Falls, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. The Post Doctoral Fellow will perform independent scientific research in the de la Puente Lab, focusing on the dynamics of extracellular matrix composition in ovarian cancer and developing novel therapeutic strategies.

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Responsibilities

Perform independent scientific research including complex laboratory testing, experiments and analysis following established protocols

Design and develop research objectives for experimentation

Analyze and evaluate findings

Assist in completion of grant applications and other regulatory documents

Write technical summaries and co-author articles for publication

Prepare and make formal presentations of research results

Typically work under broad direction of principal investigator

Implement experiments in the subject discipline with the ability to troubleshoot issues

Teach principles and techniques of medical and laboratory procedures to junior individuals working in the lab

Run complex pieces of equipment requiring advanced specialized training

Analyze and evaluate data

Collaborate with a research group or team

Qualification

PhD in Biomedical EngineeringCancer biology3D tissue culturesMechanotransduction signalingBio-orthogonal metabolic labelingHigh-throughput in vitro modelsConfocal imagingScientific research processesData collectionAnalysisProject managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Recently obtained a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Biology or similar discipline

First author on at least 1-2 publications in Cancer, cell-ECM mechanotransduction, and/or biomedical engineering applications

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

High level of knowledge in scientific research processes, procedures, and objectives

Ability to implement experiments in the subject discipline with the ability to troubleshoot issues

Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline

Ability to run complex pieces of equipment requiring advanced specialized training

Knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and analysis

Significant experience in analyzing and evaluating data

General level of knowledge of project management, decision-making, and analytical skills

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with a research group or team

Requires a doctorate degree in a clinical, health, or life science field

Preferred

Experience in 3D tissue cultures

Experience in confocal imaging

Experience in cancer biology

Management experience is highly recommended

Selected from national applicant pool or known to be nationally competitive

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

A 401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

A generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

Company

Sanford Health

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Sanford is a healthcare company providing research, education and clinical care.

Founded in 1894

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.sanfordhealth.org

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