Researcher 6 - Cardiovascular Garry Lab

Job Duties:
Special consideration will be given to individuals with expertise using SCNT and transgenic technologies. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and productive team that already has vertically integrated skill sets to produce cloned or chimeric animals.

Responsibilities:
Interface and participate as a member of a dynamic and productive SCNT team using SCNT, in vitro embryonic cultures, gene editing and helping to promote scientific efforts focused on xenotransplantation and analysis of chimeric embryos. Representative publications from the laboratory and the research team include: Das S. et al. Generation of human endothelium in pig embryos deficient in ETV2. Nature Biotechnology. 2020 38(3):297-302 and Maeng G. et al., Humanized skeletal muscle in MYF5/MYOD/MYF6 null pig embryos. Nature Biomed Engineering. 2021 5(8):805-814.
Studies will be undertaken to address the following:

1) SCNT of animal model systems
2) Gene editing
3) In vitro culture analysis of early embryos
4) Molecular biology (RNA/DNA, qPCR, transfections, etc.)
5) Animal studies
6) Morphological analysis

Researcher will be expected to:
-Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of research studies
-Train and supervise data collection personnel
-Design, organize, and implement project database
-Analyze data
-Collaborate on reports and publication of findings

Required Qualifications: (Must be documented on application materials)
* M.S. or Ph.D. (Embryology, Molecular Biology, Veterinary Sciences, Reproductive Sciences, or related discipline is preferred)
* Substantial research and publication record
* Outstanding expertise in transgenic technologies, somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) in large animals, and molecular biology required.
* Research experience in SCNT, In vitro fertilization or transgenesis technologies is required.

Applicants must have the ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of VISA category while in the United States.

Pay Range: Depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A 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

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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.

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 Program

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