Post-Doctoral Associate
3 months ago
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyAcademic
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
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Job Code9546
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About the Job
Post doc position in neuroscience, obesity, metabolism
The Bartolomucci Lab at the University of Minnesota Medical School is recruiting a postdoc associate to join an exciting new collaborative NIH funded project on central/peripheral nervous system regulation of energy balance and obesity.
This project is part of a multi NIH grants-funded project to identify the mechanism of action of the peptides encoded by the VGF, and especially the neuropeptide TLQP-21 and it C3aR1 receptor, in energy balance with the long-term goal of developing novel pharmacotherapies for obesity and obesity-associated disease.
The newly hired postdoc will benefit from state-of-the-art metabolic phenotyping facilities (including the Integrative Biology and Physiology Phenotyping Cores and many other) and in vitro molecular genetic facilities and a highly collaborative environment. The Bartolomucci Lab is also affiliated with several NIH-funded Training grants as well as the Minnesota Obesity Center.
(70%) Design and implement laboratory experiments to dissecting central/peripheral nervous system pathways regulating energy balance and obesity, with a special focus on the VGF-derived neuropeptide TLQP-21 and the C3ar1 receptor. Collect and analyze data.
(20%) Prepare manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and presentations at scientific meeting. Works with the PI to prepare grant applications for training grants or R01 NIH grant applications.
(10%) Attend journal clubs, lab meetings and other scientific meetings as requested.
The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
- Low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Health care and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts
- Excellent retirement plans with employer match
- Disability and employer paid life insurance
- Wellbeing program with reduced insurance premiums
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%-100% of eligible tuition
- Student loan forgiveness opportunity
- Opportunities for growth and promotion
- Employee Assistance Program
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications (must be mentioned on application/resume):
PhD in neuroscience, neuroendocrinology, pharmacology, physiology or related disciplines. Expertise in CNS delivery of peptides/drugs/AAVs as well as expertise in the use of mouse genetic models (cre-lox system etc). IHC, QPCR and other standard molecular techniques. Experience in working with mice. Experience with 1) metabolic phenotyping, food intake and energy balance, obesity and/or 2) behavioral biology, psychopharmacology is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in hypothalamic/brainstem pathways regulating energy balance (food intake/energy expenditure) is preferred but not essential.
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 Applications" page and uploading documents there.
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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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