Job Duties & Responsibilities

• 50% - Experimental Design & Research Execution
  
  • Primary responsibility is to design and conduct experiments aligned with ongoing lab projects, focusing on muscle biology, aging, and estrogen biology.
  • Lead individual research experiments/studies while actively collaborating on team-based projects.
• 20% - Lab Direction & Supervision
  
  • Provide guidance and supervision to lab personnel by instructing on laboratory techniques, processes, and standard procedures.
• 10% - Literature Review & Scientific Strategy
  
  • Research and analyze relevant scientific literature; present findings and offer strategic recommendations to advance ongoing studies.
• 10% - Data Analysis & Interpretation
  
  • Analyze and interpret experimental data; consult with the Principal Investigator (PI) regarding analytical outcomes and how results impact current hypotheses or overall research objectives.
• 10% - Manuscript Preparation & Publishing
  
  • Contribute to the drafting and editing of manuscripts related to research studies.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• PhD in a biological science or technology area
• At least 3 years of postdoctoral experience
• Proven record of publications in peer-reviewed journals

Preferred / Relevant Experience

• Presenting research at scientific conferences
• Working with cell and tissue cultures
• Cell and molecular biology
• Hands-on laboratory techniques, including:
  
  • CRISPR gene editing
  • Immunocytochemistry
  • Migration and chemotactic assays
  • Microscopy

About the Department

Family Medicine and Community Health

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 50 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research, and patient care. We are the academic sponsor of ten family medicine residencies-five in the Twin Cities, five in Greater Minnesota. We are involved in medical student education activities across the Medical School's three campuses: Twin Cities, Duluth, and Saint Cloud. We sponsor five fellowship programs-sports medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, behavioral medicine, clinical informatics, and human sexuality- and offer continuing medical education opportunities. We are regularly among the top National Institutes of Health-funded family medicine departments. Our faculty are actively researching health disparities, healthcare delivery, and population health. More at https://med.umn.edu/familymedicine .

Division of Physical Therapy

The Division of Physical Therapy creates and integrates innovative research discoveries, education, and practice to develop scholarly, collaborative physical therapists and rehabilitation scientists who advance health care and disease prevention for diverse communities in Minnesota and beyond. More information may be found at https://med.umn.edu/fmch/physical-therapy.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $84,302 to $88,000 annually ; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University 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 Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• 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) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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 [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.