Post-Doctoral Associate – Pharmacology

Special Notice for COVID-19The UMN has suspended hiring for most positions.

However, we will continue hiring for positions critical to the University’s mission and operations at this time.

Applications are being accepted for this position and you are encouraged to apply.

In-person interviews are suspended indefinitely and will be replaced by interviews in a virtual format.

Thank you for your continued interest in working at the University of Minnesota.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:The candidate should have a PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology or chemistry.Preferred Qualifications:The candidate should have a publication record and research experience in antibody engineering, protein expression, radioimmunotherapy, molecular imaging, and/or mouse models is preferred.

Less than two years of previous postdoctoral experience is preferred.About the JobJob Duties:50%
– Antibody phage display
– identify antibodies for targets associated with prostate cancer from human and camelid antibody phage display libraries.

Perform affinity maturation and characterization of recombinant antibodies.50%
– Radioimmunotherapy and molecular imaging
– perform imaging and therapy studies with radiolabeled antibodies.How To ApplyApplications must be submitted online.

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The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.Background Check InformationAny offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here.

Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.About the U of MThe 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.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 ProgramFor more information regarding benefits: https://humanresources.umn.edu/sites/humanresources.umn.edu/files/2020_tcd-fpa-75100-ben-0105-10_cs_final.pdf