Research Professional 5-Biomedical Research

Summary of Position:
The goal of the Gill Lab is to understand molecular mechanisms that underpin the basic biology of development and aging in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. The focus of this position is studying the role of a novel truncated insulin receptor in the worm that arises by alternative splicing. In addition to studies of insulin receptor function, a new focus is on the role of splicing factors and their targets in development and aging. These pathways are being studied using genetic approaches, including CRISPR / Cas9 gene editing, forward and reverse genetics, RNASeq as well as life history trait analysis.

Essential and Other Functions:

80% Laboratory Research (essential)
C. elegans culture and genetics, microscopy, immunoblotting, qPCR, cloning, experimental design, data analysis and recording primary data and methods used.

10% Research communication (essential)
Critical analysis of the literature, preparing manuscripts, oral presentations and posters.

10% Mentoring (secondary)
Training graduate, undergraduate and technical staff in theoretical and/or bench science

Summary of Gill Lab research:
A research position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Matthew Gill. His research program is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms that underpin the basic biology of development and aging in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. The laboratory employs a combination of genetic approaches to dissect signaling pathways and their impact on life history traits associated with aging. The candidate will join an exciting research environment in the Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development and the Institute on the Biology of Aging and Metabolism at the University of Minnesota. The position offers exceptional training in aging, age-related diseases and molecular genetic analysis.

Required Qualifications:
-PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics or a related area with expertise in C. elegans biology with one or more years of research training
-Experience serving as an expert resource to lab members, outside collaborators, and the scientific community working on development and aging in worms and other related systems.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience of successfully directing a small research group and contributing to writing papers and grants.
-Skilled in molecular biology, C. elegans genetics, microscopy and imaging, and bioinformatics.
-Good verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work independently, and an interest in mentoring young scientists.

Pay Range: $60,000 - 121,000 annually; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

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

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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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