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Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Prion Biology

Employer
University of Minnesota
Location
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Salary
Salary based on level of expertise
Closing date
Apr 26, 2019

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Biology, Genomics, Immunology, Molecular Biology
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Postdoc
Organization Type
Academia

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join an innovative research team working on the development of advanced next-generation diagnostic assays for prion and protein-misfolding diseases. We are looking for a highly motivated scientist who meets the qualifications and description outlined below. The postdoctoral scientist will conduct studies directed at the development of advanced prion detection assays and will work closely with UMN scientists with expertise in microfluidics, nanotechnology, and translational genomics. The postdoctoral position is available IMMEDIATELY.

Qualifications

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Ph.D. and scientific research experience in molecular biology, biomedicine, immunology, or protein biology.
  • Training in molecular and cellular biology techniques including cell culture;
  • Expertise in recombinant protein expression, purification, and characterization;
  • Previous experience in prion detection technologies (e.g. PMCA or RT-QuIC) and knowledge of protein biochemistry and amyloid proteins would be an asset, but is not required.

Characteristics of a successful candidates:

  • A highly motivated individual who exhibits excellent research productivity and works well within a team environment.
  • A detail-oriented researcher that thinks critically and creatively to design experiments and solve complex research problems.
  • A collaborative, hands-on researcher who proactively shares knowledge and expertise with lab members.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

About the job

The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Davis Seelig and Dr. Peter A. Larsen at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) in the University of Minnesota (UMN). As part of a state-funded initiative and newly-developed Prion Research Center, multiple research projects will be directed at the development and validation of next-generation prion detection assays. The research will be performed in direct collaboration with members of the CVM, the College of Engineering, and the UMN Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. 

Major responsibilities:

Research activities, including the following:

  • Fieldwork
  • Wet-lab work
  • Data analysis
  • Manuscript writing

Education/outreach activities:

  • Mentoring students
  • Guest lecturing

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

About the department

The mission of the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department is to discover and translate new knowledge of human and animal health and disease, to educate veterinary, graduate and undergraduate students in preparation for successful careers, and to communicate knowledge for the mutual benefit of health professionals, animal producers, industry, and scientists. The department and college have internationally-recognized programs in One Health, foodborne disease and emerging infections research, detection and prevention. VBS currently houses research clusters in microbiomes and antimicrobial drug resistance; host-pathogen interactions; chronic disease biology; and animal genomics.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota (UMN) is a state-of-the-art biomedical research enterprise. It is one of a handful of universities with colleges of agriculture, medicine, and technology on the same campus, and thrives on bringing together talented faculty from different fields to make fundamental discoveries in the biological and physical sciences, create new technologies, and find new treatments for disease. Science Watch ranked the University of Minnesota as one of the top 10 "Highest Impact U.S. Universities," and it ranks 6th in terms of revenue generation from university-based technologies. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, faculty, staff, and students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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