Summary of Position:
This position is located at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Duluth in Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences Department. 

The laboratory of Dr. Amanda Klein in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy (UMN CoP) is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Associate in the field of pain physiology and molecular biology for an NIH/NIDA funded project studying the role of adenylyl cyclase in modulating potassium channel activity. This project is led by Dr. Klein, a scientist who is interested in expanding the knowledge about chronic opioid use within the context of chronic pain. The focus of this position will be on acquisition and analysis of behavioral, imaging, and immunohistochemistry data, as well as performing ex-vivo electrophysiology recordings. Other methods to be used include primary and immortal cell culture and transfection, in situ hybridization, and fluorescence imaging. Our goal is to further our understanding of involved in sensory processing, and potentially underlying central sensitization features present in chronic pain and opioid exposure.

The employee will work under the guidance of Assistant Professor Dr. Amanda Klein in her research laboratory, based on the Duluth campus. The University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy has been at the forefront of preparing pharmacists to be leaders in health care and society for over 125 years, and is consistently recognized as one of the best pharmacy schools in the nation.  The Klein lab is part of a vibrant pain research community at the UMN (http://pain.umn.edu/), with access to several resources including: Viral Vector and Cloning Core, Mouse Genomics Core, Mouse Behavioral Core, University Imaging Centers (UIC), and The Institute for Therapeutics Discovery and Development. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
40% - Research Experimentation
Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, prepare and conduct research experiments in the field of pain physiology.  This includes coordinating experiments with internal/external collaborators.

20% - Collect and Analyze Data
Collect and analyze data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills.

15% - Writing
Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations. May also assist in grant writing.

10% - Lab management
Oversight/supervision of Undergraduate and/or Graduate students, or provide training in various research methods

5% - Data Presentation
Present data to PI and lab members on a regular basis.  Present data to collaborators inside and outside the University of Minnesota.  Attending Scientific Conferences and Meetings

5% - Lab maintenance
Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance, and ordering of supplies as needed

5% - Other duties as assigned

Supervision: None

Working Conditions:
The majority of the work will be performed in a general laboratory setting.  Work also includes travel for data presentation and may also include nights/weekends to facilitate experimental progress. 

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

Degree and/or Credentials:
Ph.D., DDS, DMV, JD or MD or equivalent terminal degree is required.

Degree in related field preferred: Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Cellular Biology or other areas of biological sciences.

Required Qualifications:
PhD in neuroscience, or a related field.
Strong proficiencies with one or more software packages (e.g., GraphPad Prism, SPSS, Image J, Nikon Elements). Familiarity with R, Python, and/or Matlab programming languages is a plus.
Quantitative and statistical skills
Comfortable with interacting with animal subjects
Demonstrated ability to complete projects as evidenced by first-author publication(s)
Proficient writing skills, motivated and driven to publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to these requirements, the ideal candidate should have a passion for self-learning, be inquisitive, critical problem-solving skills and initiative to seek out the resources necessary to achieve the project’s goals

Restrictions:
**See Job Classification Specification Post-Doctoral Associate, 9546 for full summary of detailed restrictions **

Limited to a period of three years up to five, depending on training needs. Limited to fields for which post-degree training is necessary for career entry.

Note:  This is not a position to which permanent residency can be granted for international appointees.
 

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