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Postdoctoral Associate

Employer
University of Minnesota
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Salary
Commensurate with experience plus benefits
Closing date
Aug 17, 2022

A Postdoctoral Associate position is available immediately at the University of Minnesota Center for Drug Design for an interdisciplinary drug discovery project.

The Center for Drug Design is a dynamic workplace where biochemists and chemists interact to facilitate drug discovery. https://drugdesign.umn.edu

Required/Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should have earned a Ph.D. degree with a major in the pharmaceutical sciences (including medicinal chemistry), or a related discipline. At least two-year research experiences in the neuroscience field would be a plus.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience working with cell culture, animal handling, animal behavior assessment, and microscopy is preferred. Ability to conduct basic biology techniques including ELISA, SDS-PAGE, western blot, PCR, and other basic assays.

Duties/Responsibilities

Design and perform (1) cell based assays (2) enzymatic reactions (3) mouse experiments involving drug administration and behavioral tests (4) various types of microscopy and biochemical assays. Observe current laboratory safety practices and follow relevant protocols. Submit periodic written reports with details of experimental procedures and results. The candidate will also be expected to write manuscripts reporting research findings, participate in grant proposal writing, and to maintain a continually updated knowledge base of literature pertaining to specific projects. Other duties as assigned.  

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Interested candidates should submit a pdf with cover letter, CV and names/info of three references to Dr. Swati More at morex002@umn.edu.

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