in the Department of Pharmacology is looking for a Post-Doctoral Associate to join his growing team.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, Professor Li's research has elucidated how the pandemic virus infects cells while evading immunity. He has also been deciphering the evolution of COVID-19 variants. His research has laid foundations for vaccine and therapeutic developments.

Currently, Professor Li and his team are working on the development of innovative therapeutics to combat COVID-19, as well as improving the drug discovery process. In the long term, he aims to apply the scientific discoveries he has made in the field of coronaviruses to the treatment of other viral infections and human diseases.

Duties/Responsibilties:

(1) Conduct molecular virology research in the field of receptor recognition and cell entry of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus);

(2) Participate in design of projects, planning and executing experiments;

(3) Collect and organize data for research activities;

(4) Attend, participate, or present at laboratory meetings, seminars, graduate and undergraduate lectures, and conferences as needed;

(5) Maintain frequent communication with collaborators, including, if required, traveling to destinations to meet with collaborators and collect data.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must have completed PhD training by start date and should have a record of success in scientific research (as evidenced in first-author publications in scientific journals)
• Applicants are expected to have excellent molecular biology and protein biochemistry skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota is one of six basic science departments in the . The well-funded research programs of our focus on understanding and developing better treatments for cancer, addiction and the opioid crisis, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, and metabolic syndrome. We also offer an undergraduate , oversee the , teach fundamental principles of pharmacology to students in professional degree programs (MD, DDS, and MD/PhD), and provide individualized training experiences for our strong community of . Our past trainees are now applying their skills to impactful careers in academia, medicine, industry, government, law, and regulatory oversight. We are proud of our role in preparing the next generation of scientists for rewarding careers in the health sciences and related professions, and for the various other ways we give back to our .

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• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• 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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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