RTP - Research Fellow - Stem Cell Research - Psychiatry & Psychology

About the role

The Dr. Ming-Fen Ho’s lab at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, seeks a highly motivated and productive postdoctoral fellow to join a cutting-edge research team focused on identifying novel therapeutics for substance use disorders. The ideal candidate will have completed a PhD in biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, or a related field and will have expertise in one of the following areas: molecular biology, biochemistry, or omics techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project on human iPSC-based disease modeling and therapeutic development for neuropsychiatric disorders such as alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder.
• Write progress reports and high-quality manuscripts for publication.
• Participate in grant applications.
• Use the data generated from scRNA-seq to generate hypotheses and test in the lab.
• Work closely with Dr. Ho to pursue the function and mechanisms of genes and pathways identified in the course of this project.
• Build their bibliography during postdoctoral training.

Qualifications

• Completed a PhD in biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, or a related field.
• Proven ability to work independently, supervise team members, and drive complex projects.
• Experience in basic fundamental molecular biology techniques (gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, qPCR, molecular cloning, CRISPR editing, plasmid construction, virus packing, iPSC culture, RNA-sequencing, multi-omics studies).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.