Researcher - Biomedical Research

About the Job

The Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences needs an experienced researcher to support collaborative cancer research. This content expert will apply their experience to collaborate with the research team and external partners to bolster interdisciplinary molecular biology research by generating manuscripts and processed data files to be submitted for peer review; they will develop the materials into sections for extramural grant submission.

The position requires creativity, independence, and development of new approaches and demonstrated ability to anticipate pitfalls and unexpected outcomes and the ability to articulate the significance of the work in the broad terms of biomedical sciences. The term of the position is 3‑6 months dependent upon funding.

• ASVM Building, St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
• Hybrid opportunity with on‑ and off‑campus communications with the Boris‑Lawrie Lab.

• Monday – Friday, typically daytime hours.
• This position will last for 3‑6 months.

• 3 to 6 months, dependent upon adequate funding.

• Non‑Essential Employee

• This position is not eligible for H‑1B visa sponsorship.

The position is with Prof Kathleen Boris‑Lawrie of the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department to support collaborative cancer research with her research team and partners, and fits within a hybrid workflow.

• Present research results and relevant biomedical literature to the lab team and collaborators.
• Prepare manuscripts, rebuttals, and submit for peer review.
• Prepare grant sections and submissions.

• Required Qualifications: Advanced degree in biomedical sciences/biochemistry with a substantial research and publication record; history of applicable research.
• Preferred Qualifications: PhD in the biomedical sciences/biochemistry; post‑doctoral experience in cancer and virology.

The biomedical research within the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences encompasses Infectious and Chronic Disease Biology with emphasis on basic research of fundamental mechanisms, preventing zoonotic transmission and applying insights from comparative medicine.

By using retrovirus models, the Boris‑Lawrie lab investigates the molecular basis that infection disrupts the cell's protein synthesis machinery. This fundamental knowledge determines whether or not physiological stresses culminate in pathology or, in the case of a resilient host – recovery.

Their studies of HIV and other retroviruses unveiled sabotage to the cell's protein synthesis machinery and also, the host's ability to recover from this stress. Investigations exposed and characterized a specialized protein synthesis pathway licensed by RNA‑cap hypermethylation that enables hosts to recover from viral sabotage and physiological stressors. Since some cancers can recover from chemotherapeutic stress, specialized translation is being investigated in chemo resistant cells.

Our long term goal is to control specialized translation to counter the resilience of these cancers.

Pay Range: $103,000 – $106,000 annually, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Benefits include:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• University HSA contributions.
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance.
• Employee wellbeing program.
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.
• Financial counseling services.
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area.

While our salary ranges provide a framework, please note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range.…