Post-Doctoral Associate

A Postdoctoral Associate position is immediately available in the Xie lab at the Center for Drug Design, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota. The successful candidate will be working on a project focusing on targeted cancer therapy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
60% Cancer pharmacology/biology
Design and perform cell culture and cell-based assays, biochemical assays, various microscopy assays, or protein analysis to test new strategies for cancer therapy.

25% Animal experiments
Design and conduct experiments in rodent models to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cancer treatments.

10% Data management and presentation
Properly collect, interpret, manage, and present research data. Must be able to write manuscripts.

5% Lab duties
Perform assigned lab duties related to lab maintenance and operation.

Supervision:
This postdoc will report to Dr. Jiashu Xie.

Required Qualifications:
* PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmacology / Molecular Biology or other related fields, with prior research experience in targeted cancer therapies, and the ability to write manuscripts.
* Must be willing to work with mice, rats, or other laboratory rodents.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Well versed in cell culture and various basic biology techniques including SDS-PAGE, western blot, PCR, and ELISA.
* Experience in laboratory rodents handling, drug administration, blood and tissues collection, preparation and analysis.
* Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
* Knowledge and research experience in membrane proteins/transporters or nanoparticle-/liposome-based drug delivery systems is a plus.

Pay Range: $56,484 - $57,000; 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

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.

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

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.

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 the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).