Duties/responsibilities:
-performing high level experimental, theoretical, and numerical research and data analysis (55%)
-presentation publication, and proposal preparation (20%)
-mentoring PhD and MSME students (10%)
-laboratory organization and management (10%)
-other duties as assigned (5%)

In this position you will be expected to perform high level experimental, theoretical, and/or numerical research. Your primary research project will focus on cryopreservation of cells and multicellular aggregates, but you will have some latitude to study a variety of scientific topics chosen through mutual agreement and within the constraints of available funding.
-In this context, you might be expected to generate new research ideas and lead development of new research proposals.
-In this position, you will collaborate with a highly interdisciplinary team within the University of Minnesota and partner universities. Such collaborations may also extend to leading the communication with industrial partners through regular progress reports and supporting technology transfer processes where applicable. You will also be expected to participate in preparing, presenting, and discussing data with study investigators.
-You will be expected to author, co-author, and otherwise collaborate on preparing publications for peer review describing research results, assisting with the preparation of progress reports as required by funding agencies, preparation of presentations for conferences, attendance at grant review meetings, and assisting with proposal preparation. -You will also be expected to participate in preparing, presenting, and discussing data with study investigators.
-As a post-doctoral associate, you will be encouraged to serve as a leader on your research team by mentoring graduate students, undergraduate students, and/or lab technician research team members. This may include advice on technical questions, data analysis, discussions on the development of research plans, preparation of manuscripts and reports, participating in the application / execution of established techniques to other projects, and helping them to develop and pursue their own independent research as a co-author.
-You might be acting lead on research projects and expected to effectively coordinate research activities within the project team, communicate project needs, and provide regular updates on project progress to the lab group and Principal Investigator.
-You will have joint responsibility for the organization and management of laboratories under the faculty mentor's supervision ensuring all lab members follow all safety protocols, properly recording data from experimental and numerical research and promptly backing up all data.
-Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications include:
-a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biomedical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or cell biology with relevant skills

Preferred qualifications include:
-Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary as well as the ability to work independently.
-Experience with cell culture is required.
-Experience with spectroscopy, cryopreservation of cells and tissues is preferred.

The has an internationally recognized faculty, and is part of the , the highly interdisciplinary college of engineering, physical sciences, and mathematics.

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:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• 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)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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