Research Pro 1-Preclinical Reearch

The duties of this Researcher 1 will include quantitative and statistical analyses of electrophysiological, activity-dependent optical imaging and behavioral data from animal experiments (zebrafish) with the overall goal of understanding the development of spinal locomotor circuits in aquatic vertebrates. The position requires research experience in molecular biology and in using vertebrate aquatic animal models to study the nervous system with demonstrated proficiency in: transposon-mediated transgenesis, electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, and confocal microscopy. The position requires working closely with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students, and staff with a high degree of collegiality.

Duties/Responsibilities:
60% Conduct research into the structural and functional organization of spinal locomotor circuits during development, including maintenance of zebrafish lines, fin clipping, genotyping, RT-PCR, immunofluorescence, microscopy and behavior.
20% Ordering supplies
20% Supervise undergraduate students

Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree with specialization in a biological science discipline,or an equivalent combination of education in the specific or related fieldof science and work experience totaling at least four years. Computer experience.
- 1-2 years' experience working with zebrafish.
- Proficient at husbandry and breeding zebrafish.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with several of the following: immunocytochemistry,microscopy and imaging, molecular biology (PCR and qPCR, CRISPR/Cas9 mutagenesis, microinjection, sequence analysis, RNA/DNA purification, plasmid preparation, basic sub-cloning, protein western blot analysis) and care and maintenance of zebrafish lines in the Zebrafish Facility.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and SAS (or similar) is a plus.

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.

Pay Range: $22.50 - $23.50 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University 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 Tuition Benefit Program
• 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
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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