- 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
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- 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
post-doctoral associate - Minneapolis, MN, United States - University of Minnesota
Description
About the JobEssential and Other Functions:
80% Laboratory-based studies
Design, conduct, analyze experiments and report findings to PI or research team.
10% Writing
Lead manuscript writing and contribute to grants and reviews.
10% Mentoring
Mentor undergraduate students and more junior people in the laboratory.
Summary of Position:
Postdoctoral positions are open to study the purification and analysis of sirtuin proteins and characterization of small molecule activators of their diverse enzymatic functions.
Required Qualifications:
PhD in biochemistry or related biological field.
Must have expertise in one or more of the following depending upon the project:
protein purification, enzymology, proteomics.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working alone or in teams as well as manuscript writing preferred.
About the Department
The department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics is committed to understanding the molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases and cancer; developing novel strategies in biocatalysis and biotechnology; and advancing knowledge through structural biology and molecular biophysics.
We organize ourselves into research divisions with emphasis on Chemical and Structural Biology, Metabolic and Systems Biology, Molecular Biology and Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology.
We are housed in new buildings with state-of-the-art research and support facilities.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:How To Apply
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About the U of M
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.
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