25 Dec Researcher 2 – Neuroscience and MDT on Optical Imaging & Brain Science
Researcher 2 – Neuroscience and MDT on Optical Imaging & Brain Science
Research-Researchers · Twin Cities, MN · Full time
Location: Twin Cities
Job Family: Research-Researchers
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Code: 8352R2
Employee Class: Civil Service
About the Job
80% – Perform Laboratory Research
The candidate will work closely with the PIs to carry out high-throughput protein engineering and platform-based screening of genetically encoded indicators of neuronal activity (See refs.: Kannan, Vasan et al., Nature Methods, 2018; Science, 2022). He/she will be involved in establishing standard operating procedures for running the automated platform and in data curation and management. The ultimate goal of the approach is to create highly sensitive protein sensors for targeted voltage imaging in behaving mice. To this end, the candidate will also be involved in animal husbandry and will perform stereotaxic rodent surgeries such as intracranial viral vector injections.
20% – Lab Management
The candidate will be responsible for lab management, ordering of lab supplies and training of new members as the labs continue to grow.
Qualifications
All required qualifications must be documented on application materials
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or Engineering with at least 1 year laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education/experience to equal 5 years.
- Required expertise in molecular biology techniques such as PCR and recombinant DNA cloning, and eukaryotic cell culture (heterologous cells and primary neurons)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred experience with small animal stereotaxic surgery and live fluorescence microscopy, and/or histology is desired.
- Familiarity with DNA and protein Bioinformatics tools and knowledge of programming languages, such as MATLAB, are preferred.
About the Department
The Integrated Circuit Neuroscience (ICN) labs, jointly led by Drs. Madhuvanthi Kannan and Ganesh Vasan, have openings for research technicians. The ICN labs are part of the Department of Neuroscience and the MDT on Optical Imaging and Brain Science at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. They will be located in the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research, home to some of the most advanced MR instrumentation in the world. In addition, the Optical Imaging team will have access to state-of-the-art single- and multiphoton instruments for cellular resolution calcium and voltage imaging in behaving animals.
Please visit the website for additional information https://icnlabs.org/
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:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
- 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) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.
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
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