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Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Post Doctoral Research Fellow

  • 497565
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $50,000 annual, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

Postdoctoral fellow at University of North Dakota, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, in the Geriatrics Department Laboratory. The primary focus of the laboratory is to determine the key regulators of stress and resiliency in humans, focused on the T cell
stress response.

On-going projects include preclinical and clinical studies utilizing in vivo and in vitro models which study how normal aging, longevity and long Covid impact the heat shock axis. One key goal is to discover the efficacy of plant medicinal such as resveratrol and curcumin in reconstituting the age –dependent decline in HSF1 activation.

Successful candidates work closely with the primary investigator (Dr. Jurivich) and faculty collaborators (Drs. Brown–Borg and Mathur) as well as with trainees from UND. Will work independently and collaboratively with all the members of the research team, prepare peer- reviewed publications, grants and conference presentations.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct basic research on the molecular biology of the aging stress response using preclinical models of aging and human immunocytes.
  • Investigate T cell resiliency with age using transcriptome and proteome profiles to further evaluate biological age.
  • Test anti - aging compounds to reconstitute the age dependent decline in the aging stress response.
  • Prepare and publish manuscripts, abstracts and reports
  • Complete and maintain training for laboratory safety and human / animal research.
  • Engage in advanced education in gerontology and collaborate on the creation of a biology of aging online course. 

Minimum Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or any of the related fields in Biological Sciences.
  • One-year experience in standard molecular, biochemical and immunological techniques, mammalian cell culture-based assays.
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in cell culture skills, cell imaging techniques, flow cytometry, and transcription factor analysis.
  • Strong Immunology and Molecular Biology background.
  • Record of peer reviewed publications.

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications should be received by 02/01/2025 and include the following materials:

  • Letter of Interest
  • Current CV
  • Official Transcripts
  • Contact information for 3 professional references

This position is open until filled.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here!

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Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

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