About this opportunity
University of Minnesota lists this Research Scientist opportunity in saint paul, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and productive post-doctoral associate/research scientist with extensive experience in cell biology, molecular biology, and tissue engineering to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to broad research projects focused on cardiovascular disease modeling and cardiac regeneration using human induced pluripotent stem cells derived cardiac cell types and associated engineered tissues.
As a team member, you will be responsible for conducting experiments and collecting data. You will contribute to the preparation of research manuscripts for publication and grant submissions. In addition to your research responsibilities, you will play an important role in supervising junior trainees. This is a one-year position with the possibility of extensions thereafter. Visa sponsorship and/or relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Duties & Responsibilities
80% Experimental Research:
Development, design, and implementation of experiments to study hypertrophic cardiomyopathies in monolayer culture and engineered tissues, Gene editing, CRISPR/Cas9 expertise.
Analysis of data and determination of next steps.
Review relevant literature.
10% Scientific Writing and Presentations:
Develop and write journal articles including primary research and review articles for peer-reviewed publication.
Participation in laboratory meetings.
Possible presentation at local and national meetings.
10% Lab supervision and Other duties as assigned:
Provide day-to-day supervision of trainees.
Be a resource for laboratory personnel and trainees for troubleshooting.
Contribute to lab maintenance and supply ordering.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in biomedical fields or related area including stem cell biology, molecular biology, genomics, biomedical engineering, biochemistry.
Experience of successfully contributing to writing papers and grants.
Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
Successful candidates will work collaboratively with junior trainees.
Experience with Gene-Editing, CRISPR/Cas9 tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Stem Cell Culture, Cardiomyocytes culture, and Cardiac Cell Differentiation.
Experience with generating knockin/knockout hiPSC lines.
About the Department
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Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $63,480 - $77,076; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Diversity
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:
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, 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.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State ). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.
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Worksite address
saint paul, MN, 55199, US
Who can apply
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