Job summary
The Saltzman laboratory in the Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to work with us developing cancer immunotherapy based on systemically administered bacteria delivering immunomodulatory proteins to tumors. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with microbial genetic engineering, murine cancer models, and effective knowledge of current cancer immunology.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

1. (80% of effort) Participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of research studies in cancers.
Currently, we have an emphasis on a) development of cancer therapeutics based on bacterial vectors, and b) analyses of immunological effects in mouse models of solid tumor cancers.
The activities include complex bacterial vector system design and construction including cloning, in vitro and in vivo analyses of the products based on various molecular biology techniques for evaluation of developed therapeutics, immunological analyses in vitro and in vivo, as well as collection and data analyses; reports and publication of findings.

2. (10% of effort) Develop research ideas, projects and study protocols. 
Actively participate in weekly lab meetings. 
Generate relevant and novel research ideas for new projects. 

3. (5% of effort) Prepare and Present Abstracts for Podium or Poster 
Write abstracts for submission to annual scientific meetings. 
Present accepted abstracts as podium or poster during scientific meetings 

4. (5% of effort) Manuscript writing and submission to scientific journals 
Complete manuscripts and submit to peer-reviewed journals without delay.

Required Qualifications
⢠PhD, MD or equivalent.
⢠Experienced in a relevant field of study such as Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology, Medical Biotechnology or Immunology. 
⢠Demonstrated experience in running scientific projects as an independent researcher as well as a valued team member. 
⢠Willingness to participate in planning, designing, performing top-level science in relevant fields. 
⢠Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
⢠Experience in genetic engineering, preclinical cancer therapy, the development of novel therapeutics, and techniques used in these fields.
⢠Strong writing skills, including first-author, peer-reviewed publications.

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