Researcher 1 - Neuroscience Department
About the Job
The Nakagawa lab is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual for a Researcher 1 position to join our group studying brain development, with a broad interest spanning from neural stem cells to circuit formation and behavior in health and disease. This individual will work closely with the principal investigator and perform experiments and supervise undergraduate students. Our laboratory is a very diverse group, and we welcome applicants who will further enhance our diversity.
Duties/Responsibilities
75% -Perform research projects on mouse cerebral cortex development. This work includes working on knock-out creation, colony maintenance, trouble shooting, imaging, data analysis/collection, sectioning, and performing dissections, immunohistochemistry, and in-situ hybridization.
25% -Supervise and train current students doing sectioning (vibrating microtome, sliding microtome, cryostats), performing in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry and perfusing mouse embryos and post-natal pups.
Qualifications
All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, genetics or a related field of biology and research or a combination of education and work experience to equal 4 years.
- Coursework in neuroscience, genetics, chemistry and math.
Preferred:
- Excellent organization and record-keeping skills
- Research experience in relevant areas involving histology, embryology, molecular biology or imaging.
- Experience in embryo dissections, animal perfusions, tissue sectioning with cryostat, sliding microtome or vibratome, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, mouse husbandry, genotyping by PCR, fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, image analysis with Fiji, ImageJ, R.
About the Department
Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. It is an interdisciplinary science that collaborates with other fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, medicine and allied disciplines, philosophy, physics, and psychology.
The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School. The Medical School and related healthcare professional schools are grouped under the Academic Health Center.
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.
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Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
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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.