Researcher 2 - Department of Pharmacology

at  University of Minnesota

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

• BS/BA with a focus in data science, engineering, computer science, mathematics or an equivalent and 1 year of related experience or combination of education and relevant research experience to equal five years.
• Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas to lab team members.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues from different departments or areas of expertise to achieve common objectives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree
• Experience with biology
• Experience with machine learning
  Applicants are invited to apply for a Researcher 2 position in the Driscoll Laboratory. The Driscoll lab investigates how the interplay between cell morphology, dynamics, and intracellular signaling governs cell function. Our lab is interdisciplinary, and researchers will use techniques ranging from high-resolution light-sheet microscopy and computational analysis to state-of-the-art molecular biology. Researchers will have the opportunity to present and publish the outcome of their work. We are a new laboratory, and in joining you will be able to help shape the culture and future of the lab.

TYPICAL TASKS (These examples do not include all possible tasks and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this class.)

• 80% Supports scientists in research and conduct investigations or experiments in an assigned area to aid in the solution of a research problem. Work will be computational and not performed in the wet lab.
• 20% Spur new research directions in the laboratory by generating early results for new projects. Techniques could include computer graphics, machine learning, and differential geometry.

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota is one of six basic science departments in the Medical School. The well-funded research programs of our primary faculty members focus on understanding and developing better treatments for cancer, addiction and the opioid crisis, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, and metabolic syndrome. We also offer an undergraduate Pharmacology Minor, oversee the Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics Graduate Program (MPaT), teach fundamental principles of pharmacology to students in professional degree programs (MD, DDS, and MD/PhD), and provide individualized training experiences for our strong community of postdoctoral scholars. Our past trainees are now applying their skills to impactful careers in academia, medicine, industry, government, law, and regulatory oversight. We are proud of our role in preparing the next generation of scientists for rewarding careers in the health sciences and related professions, and for the various other ways we give back to our community.
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• 80% Supports scientists in research and conduct investigations or experiments in an assigned area to aid in the solution of a research problem. Work will be computational and not performed in the wet lab.
• 20% Spur new research directions in the laboratory by generating early results for new projects. Techniques could include computer graphics, machine learning, and differential geometry