Post-Doctoral Associate

Duties:
This position includes duties related to managing a applied dairy research laboratory, including:
maintenance of laboratory records
inventory management in collaboration with lab manager
SOP development for funded projects
sample submission and tracking
QC of laboratory processes

Other duties may include novel assay development and advanced laboratory techniques, which will be determined by ongoing projects and needs within the lab group. These duties will require creativity, critical thinking, persistence and high-level troubleshooting.

Duties will also include a training/mentoring component:
assist graduate and undergraduate student as well as visiting scholars with project planning and implementation, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation
comprehensive laboratory training of all incoming laboratory personnel
management of graduate/undergraduate students and other staff
support of student projects, including both routine and non-routine sample processing
lead field research activities

Effort:
60% of time will be spent in the office:
manuscript and grant proposals preparation
assistance and mentorship of graduate students
oversight of projects in the laboratory
management of undergrads and trainees schedule - in collaboration with lab manager

20% of time will be spent on lab-related administrative tasks, including:
maintenance of laboratory records
inventory management
purchasing
SOP development

20% of time will be spent on field sampling, including:
blood samples from adult cows and calves
visual locomotion scoring dairy cows

Required Qualifications:
PhD in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, or related field
At least 4 years experience working in a laboratory and/or dairy cattle research setting (may include graduate training years)
High-level problem solving and critical thinking skills
Coursework and/or hands-on experience in statistical analysis
Experience with biostatistics
Ability to work independently yet collaboratively
Strong work ethic with demonstrated productivity
Solid writing and communication skills
Strong background in data analysis of epidemiological datasets
Demonstrated experience managing a diverse team and a diverse portfolio of activities
Desire to progress rapidly and to take ownership of teams, tasks and projects
Demonstrated ability to identify challenges and to develop and implement solutions for overcoming them

Preferred Qualifications:
At least 4 years experience with applied dairy cattle research
R and Github coding experience is strongly encouraged
Experience with molecular biological techniques including qPCR, DNA/RNA extraction
At least 2 first-author publications in peer-reviewed, scientific journals

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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
• 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)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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