Researcher 1 - Department Of Pharmacology

About the Job

The Atwood Lab in the Department of Pharmacology is seeking a Researcher to join their team.

Position Responsibilities:

50%

Treating and testing of mice: the candidate will be responsible for breeding and weaning and applying various treatments to mice. The individual will work with lab members and the principal investigator to maintain optimal colony size, develop breeding strategies, and work with veterinary staff to maintain lab compliance and ensure the health and well-being of mice. Additional responsibilities will be maintaining detailed and organized records of work occurring in the mouse colony.

40%

Research support and assistance: the candidate will be expected to assist on projects focused on the effects of opioids on brain and behavior function. Duties include but are not limited to conducting ethanol consumption paradigms, preparation of solutions, euthanizing animals, collecting tissue, processing tissue, immunostaining brain sections, and maintaining data records.

10%

Laboratory support: the candidate will maintain an adequate supply of common laboratory reagents and consumables, assist in maintaining equipment, sterilize supplies as needed, and keep a record of standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years.

• Must be willing to work with mice.

• Must be highly motivated and demonstrate a desire to learn.

• Must communicate effectively - excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas to lab team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing transgenic mouse colonies, mouse handling, and basic lab experience is preferred but no required.
• A background in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related fields of science appreciated

About the Department

The laboratory of Brady Atwood, PhD, is focused on understanding the functions of specific synapses in the brain and how these functions are impacted in disease states. The Atwood laboratory uses a multidisciplinary approach, from molecular analyses to studies of animal behavior, to elucidate the function of specific synapses in brain circuits that influence motivated and habitual behaviors. In addition, we are interested in how diseases and conditions such as drug addiction, obesity, and neurodegeneration affect how these same synapses function.

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 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

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

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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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.

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