POSITION OVERVIEW

A postdoctoral position is available for a highly motivated scientist interested in pain research to join a collaborative, energetic, and productive team to study mechanisms of cancer pain in animal models. Focus on the interactions between cancer cells and neurons that underlie cancer pain and on the effects of resolving, signaling lipids that modulate pain. Engaged in conducting in vivo and in vivo electrophysiological, biochemical, molecular and behavioral pharmacological studies of cancer pain at the peripheral and central nervous system levels.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare manuscripts
• Present the data at national and international scientific meetings and apply for independent funding. 
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

Salary Min: $48,426 USDollars

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in neuroscience or a related field
• Experience in rodent surgery, electrophysiology, molecular biology, calcium imaging, and/or pain behavior is desired