44 post doctoral associate jobs found in Minneapolis, MN

Job ID: 373289 About the Job Duties 55%: performing high level experimental, theoretical, and numerical research and data analysis 20%: presentation publication, and proposal preparation 10%: mentoring PhD and MSME students 10%: laboratory organization and management 5%: other duties as assigned Responsibilities In this position you will be expected to perform high level experimental, theoretical, and/or numerical research. Your primary research project will focus on micro and nano sensors and lab-on-a-chip devices, but you will have some latitude to study a variety of scientific topics chosen through mutual agreement and within the constraints of available funding. In this context, you might be expected to generate new research ideas and lead development of new research proposals. In this position, you will collaborate with a highly interdisciplinary team within the University of Minnesota and partner...

Job ID: 371582 About the Job Supervisor of Position: Dean Malvick Anticipated Initial Appt Period: Early 2026 (total 2-3 yr potential appt) Salary Range: $62,232 - $65,000 annually The corn and soybean pathology lab in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Minnesota is seeking a motivated Post-doctoral Associate to conduct research on tar spot disease of corn. The fungal plant pathogen Phyllachora maydis is the causal agent for tar spot of corn, a spreading disease in the continental U.S. and Canada that can significantly reduce corn yield. This project will build on recent research and address information gaps related to disease risk and management of tar spot. The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting research on the biology and management of this disease, with particular focus on the disease cycle/ecology and the influence of environmental and biotic factors on the pathogen and disease....

Job ID: 373112 About the Job This position is for a Post-Doctoral Associate in the Auditory Perception and Cognition Lab, directed by Professor Andrew Oxenham. The successful candidate will work on an NIH-funded project studying auditory perception and neuroscience in participants with normal and impaired hearing. Responsibilities: (30%) Assist with experimental planning, design, and execution of psychoacoustic experiments, including participants across the adult lifespan with and without hearing loss, and conduct hearing screening of participants. (30%) Code in Matlab or other program for stimulus generation, presentation, and analysis, as well as data analysis. (25%) Prepare data for publication and presentation via peer-reviewed journal articles and conference presentations. (10%) Assist with supervising undergraduate research assistants in the lab. (5%) Meet with supervisor and lab manager on a regular basis....

Job ID: 373055 About the Job Urology Post-Doctoral Associate (9546) Coordinate and conduct research projects in any of several capacities for the Department of Urology. Expected to participate intellectually with faculty and graduate students. Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of research studies. Collect data and develop data collection instruments and procedures; organize, and implement cancer patient database; conduct different clinical and basic research projects; analyze data; complete literature reviews; collaborate on reports and publication of findings; write manuscripts for publication. Qualifications Ph.D. required, or M.D. with one or more years of research training required. About the Department To learn more about the Department of Urology, please visit: med.umn.edu/urology . About the Medical School: Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates...

Job ID: 372973 About the Job Field: Bioprocessing and Upcycling Location: St. Paul campus Supervisor: Dr. Prasanth Pillai, Assistant Professor Appointment : Position is 100% time 12-month appointment. This Post Doctoral Associate position is renewable appointment, but renewal is dependent on funding and satisfactory performance. Post Doctoral Research Associate appointments at the University of Minnesota are limited to three years. Expected Start Date: ASAP Duties and Responsibilities Experimental Design and Research Execution: Collaborate with Principal Investigators and laboratory personnel in the design, implementation, and evaluation of experiments focused on fermentation, molecular biology techniques, enzymatic and chemical extraction and purification, and other bioprocessing strategies aimed at the upcycling of food and agricultural byproducts into value-added products. Bioprocessing and...

Job ID: 372898 About the Job About the Job: A breast cancer research lab is seeking a post-doctoral associate to join the laboratory focused on basic and translational breast cancer research. We use cell culture and animal models to examine molecular mechanisms regulating the development and progression of breast cancer with a specific focus on the tumor microenvironment. Candidates will be expected to independently design experimental protocols, and carryout experiments and interpret the results. Candidates will be expected to be coauthor and submit manuscripts and research grants as well as train and supervise graduate and undergraduate students and/or research technicians. Work Arrangement: select one below * The position is expected to work primarily on-site. Your work location will be CCRB-3-240. * The Department retains the right to modify flexible work arrangement agreements on a temporary or permanent basis for any...

Job ID: 372755 About the Job Post-Doctoral Associate in Human-Plant Systems Dates: 7/1/26 - 6/30/28 Modality: Hybrid work arrangement Description: We are seeking a Post-doctoral Associate to lead a multi-phase investigation into the socio-cultural implications of Engineered Genetic Incompatibility (EGI) within the U.S. grass bioeconomy. This role bridges the gap between biotechnological advancement and the public sphere, focusing on how stakeholder alignment and public trust determine the "social license" for genetically modified varieties. By conducting systematic literature reviews, in-depth stakeholder interviews, and large-scale international surveys, you will directly influence how biocontainment strategies are developed and communicated to ensure both ecological and national security. Primary Duties (50%) - Interviews & Systematic Review Research Engage in the design, implementation, data curation, coding,...

Required Qualifications: A Doctorate Degree in neuroscience or related fields Knowledge of the basic principles of neuroscience and analytical approaches, allowing sophisticated experiments and analyses, grounded in accurate and well-controlled observations and a solid understanding of the literature Sufficient previous experience with rodent work to ensure successful and appropriate use of animals, including stereotaxic injections and implants Must possess or be able to readily obtain certification to perform animal studies and procedures An ability to work with specialized equipment and software in a way that ensures success and appropriate care of the equipment A strong desire for growth, allowing for quick learning and active seeking of feedback An ability to work well in a team Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with in vivo electrophysiological recordings Previous experience with in vivo calcium imaging Strong interest in neuronal circuits in...

Required Qualifications: PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields is desirable Preferred Qualifications: Experience in artificial intelligence/machine learning approaches applied to digital data and multi-omics data Experience in multi-omics analysis Experience using R or Python About the Job: The Lillehei Heart Institute (LHI) at the University of Minnesota is dedicated to advancing cardiovascular research. This is a full-time role for a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Lillehei Heart Institute, located in Minneapolis, MN. The candidate will be supervised by the Principal Investigator, Dr. Lin Yee Chen. The candidate will conduct advanced cardiovascular research, design and optimize experimental protocols, analyze complex datasets, and contribute to scholarly publications. Emphasis is placed on artificial intelligence/machine learning approaches applied to digital data and multi-omics data. Additional...

Requirements Completed PhD and have independent research ability. Hands-on experience (minimum 1 year) with in vivo peripheral nerve recording in murine models Hands-on experience with preclinical study data collection and statistical analysis. Proficiency with common computer software, physiology data analysis programs, and biostatistical software. Preferred Qualifications Experience with preclinical animal subject research principles and practices. Laboratory experience in clinical research, neuroscience, cardiovascular physiology, renal physiology, and/or related fields. *Experience working directly with small rodent models. Experience in IACUC protocol preparation, mentoring graduate or undergraduate students. Be highly motivated and independent with a strong publication record. Ability to work in a research-intensive environment. Detail-oriented, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication. Overview of the...

Required Qualifications: All candidates must expect to earn a Ph.D. in Mass Communication or a related field (e.g.,communication) by the appointment start-date (08/31/2026). In the instance that the Ph.D. is not conferred by the start date, we will consider hiring into a predoctoral position. Expertise in public relations, strategic communication or related background. Evidence of excellence in teaching in higher education settings. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.Visa sponsorship, including H-1B, may be considered for qualified candidates whose visa circumstances do not require payment of the $100,000 H-1B fee. Preferred Qualifications: Prior work experience in public relations or strategic communication professions. Prior teaching and research experience in public relations or strategic communication. Demonstrated potential to teach courses in the existing undergraduate curricula, including: Strategic Communication Research & Analytics,...

Job ID: 373296 About the Job Design scientific protocols, scientific writing and carry out experiments, interpret results, co-author and submit manuscripts and research grants. The overall focus of this post-doctoral research position is the development of self-renewable induced pluripotent stem cell-based therapies for the prevention and management of GVHD and immunodeficiencies following bone marrow transplantation. This project will involve critical analysis and modification of T-cell and regulatory T-cell development through multiple strategies, including genetic and chemical manipulation, to develop a clinically applicable regulatory T-cell product with high potency, stability, and persistence in vivo. Responsibilities of successful applicants will also include: * Being able to design and execute scientific experiments independently * The early identification of new scientific or technological trends in their area of...

Job ID: 373312 About the Job A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available to work on research related to development of predictive display systems for autonomous vehicle control and teleoperation applications. Expertise in the areas of vehicle dynamics, vehicle control, localization, computer vision, sensor fusion and estimation algorithms is desired. The research will involve generation of predictive video from delayed video in order to compensate for wireless latencies, for applications such as teleoperation, vehicle localization and health monitoring. Qualifications Required Qualifications Ph.D. in either Robotics, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with expertise in vehicle dynamics, control systems, estimation algorithms and sensor fusion. Preferred Qualifications Experience in development of predictive video display systems Experience in teleoperation and/or control of autonomous vehicles...

Job ID: 373270 About the Job In this role, you will have the opportunity to conduct research related to gaining a better understanding of neuronal cell types and circuits in health and pathophysiology. You will be responsible for key aspects of the project, including data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation, including via oral and poster presentations, grant and fellowship submission, and manuscript preparation. You will be expected to be an excellent team member, contributing to the lab beyond your project, including training other lab members. Responsibilities Include: Research- 85% * Together with the PI, design experiments * Experimental work, including stereotaxic injections and implantations, tissue harvest and processing * Data collection, including in vivo behavioral experiments * Data analysis * Data interpretation * Data presentation, including the creation of figures and writing manuscripts....

Job ID: 370227 About the Job This is a post-doctoral position located in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME). Areas of biomedical engineering research include: Bioinstrumentation and Medical Devices, Biomaterials and Micro/Nanofabrication, Biomechanics, Biomedical Optics and Imaging, Biomolecular, Cellular, and Tissue Engineering, Cancer Bioengineering, Cardiovascular Engineering, Neural Engineering Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Work in conjunction with a faculty mentor who determines the training agenda. Participate in the design, implementation, and evaluation of a research project. Prepare and present data to study investigators. Author, co-author, and otherwise collaborate on reports, conference papers and journal articles. Supervise research assistants and laboratory personnel. This is a standing posting to remain open throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. This posting is not regularly...

Job ID: 373211 About the Job About the Job: The Lillehei Heart Institute (LHI) at the University of Minnesota is dedicated to advancing cardiovascular research. This is a full-time role for a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Lillehei Heart Institute, located in Minneapolis, MN. The candidate will be supervised by the Principal Investigator, Dr. Lin Yee Chen. The candidate will conduct advanced cardiovascular research, design and optimize experimental protocols, analyze complex datasets, and contribute to scholarly publications. Emphasis is placed on artificial intelligence/machine learning approaches applied to digital data and multi-omics data. Additional responsibilities include mentoring students, collaborating with faculty, preparing research reports, and presenting findings at academic events. Job Responsibilities: 70%: You will be responsible for implementing new projects and conducting data analyses. From these...

Job ID: 373051 About the Job Working under the direction of Drs. Martin Felices and Jeffrey Miller, you will engage in research evaluating novel methodologies for genetic editing of NK cells. The postdoctoral candidate in question will work on projects evaluating novel methodologies for genetic editing of NK cells for immunotherapy. The work will focus on finishing up studies (30% effort) and drafting (50% effort) of two manuscripts exploring optimization of immune editing methodologies. The postdoc will also dedicate effort (20%) to collaborations with other labs focused on the genetic editing methodologies. The candidate will also be expected to analyze literature, prepare and present data, collaborate with other groups, help train and work with graduate students, and generate reports or publications. Qualifications Required Qualifications: * PhD (must have defended thesis) * NK cell biology and gene editing. *...

Job ID: 373041 About the Job Overview of the Job The postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Surgery at The University of Minnesota will oversee the on-site day-to-day operation of NIH funded preclinical studies under the oversight of the Principal Investigator Dr. Christopher Banek. She/he will be responsible for the measurement and analysis of blood pressure, peripheral nerve activity, and renal function in models of hypertension and polycystic kidney disease, and perform related data analysis (generating computerized statistical data for analytical purposes and judging the validity of the data). Job Duties Preparation of research manuscripts (original manuscripts with research data or reviews) and research reports related to your projects. Preparation and submission of abstracts and participation in conferences in biomedical sciences (at least one conference per year will be covered by your supervisor). Participating...

Job ID: 373002 About the Job The Women's Wellbeing Program (WWBP) at the University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is inviting applications for a post-doctoral clinical fellowship. The position is for one year. The post-doctoral fellow will provide reproductively-focused mental health treatment in a multidisciplinary team model (e.g., psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, residents, fellows graduate and post-graduate psychology learners). Patients in the WWBP clinic present with mental health conditions in the context of the perinatal period (pre-pregnancy planning through one year postpartum). Post-doctoral responsibilities and clinical experiences/training include providing trauma informed evidence-based psychotherapy treatment (e.g., CBT, IPT) to women in consultation and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, as well as outside medical providers and teams as needed (e.g.,...

Job ID: 373019 About the Job We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate with a robust background in molecular biology or virology to join our research program focused on Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) oncology. The ideal candidate will investigate the complex landscape of virus-host interactions, specifically utilizing mass spectrometry-based proteomics to identify host factors essential for EBV persistence. Our goal is to uncover novel therapeutic targets for EBV eradication and the treatment of associated malignancies. Key Responsibilities Lead independent research projects focused on EBV maintenance and oncogenesis. Design and execute mass spectrometry experiments to map viral-host protein interactomes. Validate candidate host factors using a variety of molecular and cellular biology techniques. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to translate findings into potential therapeutic strategies....

Job ID: 372823 About the Job Postdoctoral Research Associate: Mathematical and Topological Foundations of Knowledge Analysis in the Science of Science Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota We are seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a project at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, working with Professor Russell Funk. This position focuses on developing and applying mathematical and computational methods to understand how scientific knowledge evolves over time. About the Project The core of this research lies in the "science of science"-using large-scale data from scientific articles, patents, and grants to characterize the dynamics of research and innovation. A central methodological theme involves understanding the geometric and topological structure of knowledge: how concepts cluster, how new ideas deform or extend existing structures, and how the shape of a...

Job ID: 372797 About the Job In this role, you will have the opportunity to conduct research related to fetal origins of health disease and in particular how maternal diet and microbiome shape nutrient sensing of key metabolic tissues such as pancreas, liver and adipose tissue. We perform high fat diet (HFD) feeding studies in mice to induce weight gain during pregnancy, and in animal models of obesity and diabetes during pregnancy and assess the metabolic outcome of the offspring across lifespan. Responsibilities Include: Research- 80% Conduct animal (rat and mouse) handling, husbandry, breeding, colony maintenance, behavioral testing, including, but not limited to metabolic phenotyping (i.e., spontaneous physical activity, energy expenditure), body composition, food intake and preference measurements, and cognitive and anxiety/addiction potency testing. Inject various compounds and solutions into experimental...

Job ID: 372807 About the Job The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a 9-month (AY26-27 August-May) position as a Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar in Strategic Communication, with a Public Relations focus, beginning Fall 2026 (start date: 8/31/2026). This is a 100%-time appointment as a postdoctoral associate (Job Code 9546). About the Position At the University of Minnesota, postdoctoral associates are academic employees who conduct research, teach, or provide service that enhances career skills or allows for opportunities to learn new research or teaching techniques. They are trained by and work with a faculty mentor who collaboratively determines the training agenda. The goal of this position is to provide the candidate with advanced training in teaching courses in the School's core curricula. Candidates will also have...

Job ID: 372754 About the Job Position Description Dr. Seongjin Choi's research group is looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. The successful candidate will conduct advanced research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and intelligent transportation systems (ITS), with an emphasis on developing and deploying state-of-the-art Large-Language Models (LLMs), Vision-Language Models (VLMs), and Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models for real-world problems in urban mobility, transportation management, and autonomous driving. Core research themes include generative AI, multimodal learning, robust data analytics, and interpretable decision-making under real-world constraints. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability. Salary...