Pharmacology Job Opportunities

Postdoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral or research associate positions are available for individuals interested in studying molecular mechanisms of inhibitory G protein-dependent signaling in neurons and cardiac myocytes. Research projects will center on the role of RGS proteins in determining the kinetics and sensitivity of GPCR-effector signaling and structural elements of G protein-regulated potassium channels that determine their subcellular distribution and efficient modulation by GPCRs. The research group embraces multidisciplinary approaches including techniques in slice and cultured cell electrophysiology, single-channel recording, biochemistry, mouse genetics. Outside-the-box thinking is welcome and encouraged. For our recent publications, please consult: Kevin Wickman research publications.

A Ph.D. in biomedical sciences or biophysics is required, and prior training in electrophysiological approaches is preferred. Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae and brief statement of research experience and interests to:

Dr. Kevin Wickman
Department of Pharmacology
University of Minnesota Medical School
6-120 Jackson Hall
321 Church St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
Email: wickm002@umn.edu
Phone: (612) 624-5966

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator/employer.

Postdoctoral Associate

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in Dr. Fang Li's lab at the Department of Pharmacology, University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Research involves biochemical and structural studies on proteins that guide invasion and replication of important viral pathogens.

Strong background in molecular biology and protein biochemistry is required. Experience in insect cell culture and protein crystallography is preferred. Candidates must have completed PhD at the time of the appointment. Salary commensurates with experience. The position starts immediately. For more information about Dr. Li's lab, visit http://www.msi.umn.edu/~lifang/

Interested applicants should send (1) a resume, (2) a one-page summary of previous research experience, and (3) arrange three letters of recommendation to Dr. Fang Li via emai: lifang@umn.edu.

Postdoctoral Associate

We are looking for a postdoctoral associate to pursue studies on synapse development and axon extension in the nematode C. elegans. The research project will involve biochemical purification and proteomic identification of molecules involved in synapse development. Genetic and transgenic analysis will be used to study molecular function, as well as protein expression and distribution.

A Ph.D. and evidence indicating research is required. Experience in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology and/or C. elegans genetic and transgenic analysis are advantageous.

Interested applicants should e-mail curriculum vitae and cover letter/brief statement of research interests to Dr. Brock Grill at bgrill@umn.edu.

Molecular Biologists and Biochemists

Research Associate, Research Assistant Professor and Postdoctoral Associate positions are available in the Department of Pharmacology, University of Minnesota. We are using multi-disciplinary approaches, including transgenic, biochemical, molecular, cellular, imaging and biophysical methods to address a wide range of biological and pharmacological questions related to opioid receptors as well as hormone nuclear receptors and their coregulators in gene regulation. We are focused on the regulatory mechanisms that control the expression of opioid receptors and other neuronal genes, signaling pathways of opioid receptors, and the mechanism of action of nuclear receptors and their coregulators in gene transcription. A Ph.D. and evidence indicating research success is required. Previous training in molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience or biophysics is preferred. For research and department details, see the following University of Minnesota websites: http://www.pharmacology.med.umn.edu and http://mcbda.ahc.umn.edu.

Interested applicants should email a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and names of three references to Dr. Horace H. Loh, Head, Department of Pharmacology, University of Minnesota at amayhew@umn.edu.

Research Associate and Postdoctoral Positions for molecular and proteomic studies of nuclear receptors and translation regulators for adipocytes and neurons.

We focus on regulatory mechanisms in stem cell proliferation, adipocyte differentiation and neuronal protein expression, triggered by nutrients, hormones and neuronal activity. We investigate factors regulating chromatin remodeling, RNA transport and translation. Various molecular, cellular and proteomic approaches are used. For our recent publications, see Nat Stru & Mol Biol 14: 68-75 (2007); Nat Chem Biol 3: 161-5 (2007); PNAS. 104, 13810 (2007), EMBO J 26, 1522-31 (2007); Mol. Cell 19, 643-53 (2005).

A Ph.D. in biological sciences or biophysics is required.

Interested applicants should send curriculum vitae via Email to Dr. Li-Na Wei, Department of Pharmacology, University of Minnesota Medical School, at weixx009@umn.edu. For research details see web site http://www.pharmacology.med.umn.edu/fac_wei.html.
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