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| Job Title: | Researcher 7_Mereddy Lab |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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Job ID360114
LocationDuluth
Job FamilyResearch-Researchers
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9742R7
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
About the Job
Summary of Position:
In the current position, the applicant will engage in biomedical research and train and mentor
students within the College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Specific duties will
include the design and execution of new generation biochemical, molecular, and cellular, along with
mouse model experiments as they pertain to the 1) mechanism of disease progression and 2)
development of novel treatment paradigms and pharmacological agents for cancer and metabolic
diseases.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Representative techniques to be employed include CRISPR knock-out, CRISPR activation, and CRISPR
inhibition technologies, proteomics sample preparation/experimental design and data analysis,
comprehensive biochemistry and molecular biology techniques, in vivo mouse tumor allograft and
xenograft models, mouse genetics, and other pertinent biomedical techniques as needed. The
research assistant professor in their current position will publish findings in relevant biomedical
research journals, and will apply for grant funding along with the PI from internal and external
funding agencies from federal and private sources. The candidate will train students ranging from
undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral educational backgrounds in a supportive and dynamic
environment in support of the trainee's specific career goals. In its current capacity, the candidate
position will span scientific research and service duties consistent with the goals of the College of
Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota.
65% Experimental Research
Perform research protocols as described above
20% Mentoring Students
Guiding students within CoP and associated departments in scientific and career
development
10% Grant Writing
Applying for internal and external funding along with the PI from federal or private
institutions
5% Manuscript Writing
Communicating scientific discovery through publication in peer reviewed scientific
journals
* The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Work arrangements:
This role is offered as an on-campus position where the candidate is required to be onsite at our
Duluth, MN campus on a regular basis. The ability for some flexibility with this requirement and the
specific schedule will be determined between the candidate and supervisor.
Working Conditions:
The majority of the work in this position is performed in a laboratory and general office settings.
Supervision:
The position will supervise undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellows in the context of experimental design, hypothesis development, data acquisition and interpretation, and scientific communication.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Classification Required Qualifications: Terminal degree with substantial research and publication record
PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, chemical biology, or related field.
3 years of post-doctoral training in relevant area of expertise.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and related techniques
necessary in support of basic and translational sciences in cancer and metabolic diseases.
Previous work in medicinal chemistry, mechanistic chemical biology, and translational biosciences is preferred.
About the Department
The is nationally recognized for excellence in preparing pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, occupational therapists, and medical laboratory scientists to tackle society's toughest problems in Minnesota and across the globe. The offers degrees in the programs of pharmacy (PharmD, MS, PhD), occupational therapy (OTD), and medical laboratory sciences (BS, Certificate, MMLS, MS-BLS).
The pharmacy program is offered on the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses. The occupational therapy program is offered on the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses. The medical laboratory sciences program is offered on the Twin Cities campus. Interactive technology is used to keep all campuses connected.
The Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences (PPPS) is one of five academic departments within the College of Pharmacy and is geographically located on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus. PPPS is an interdisciplinary department with faculty engaged in scholarship, practice and teaching across disciplines encompassing clinical, basic, and social sciences.
Our faculty and outstanding administrative and research staff are dedicated to continuously improving interdisciplinary pharmaceutical care education, research, practice and service focused on the health and wellbeing of underserved, rural, and Indigenous communities.
PPPS faculty can best be described as multidisciplinary with expertise in the basic, clinical, social, and behavioral sciences. This diverse focus and departmental infrastructure sets the stage for collaborative research opportunities with colleagues in the Medical School Duluth, local and regional health care systems, and across other departments in the Academic Health Center.
Students play an important role in PPPS research laboratories, and numerous opportunities exist for students who have a desire to gain research experience as an undergraduate, professional, or graduate student.
Benefits
Working at the University
At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Please visit the for more information regarding benefits.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment... For full info follow application link.
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.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
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