PRIMED Program Research Professional 1 - Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology

This posting is for awardees of the Minnesota Postbaccalaureate Readiness in Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes (PRIMED) program.
PRIMED is a post-Baccalaureate Research Program and awardees are given temporary Research Professional 1- Life Sciences-Multidiscipline (job code 8351LS) appointments for up to 24 months.

The Mission of the MN Postbaccalaureate Readiness in Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes has three goals: Enhance doctoral readiness by providing meaningful and extraordinary experiences in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism (DEM); Provide career development activities and coursework aimed at enhancing research and professional skills; and Facilitate paths to graduate program admission (PhD, MD/PhD).

Thus, the central goal of our program is to enhance the Scholars readiness for graduate school during a two-year postbaccalaureate period. We define readiness along four different Axis: (1) Laboratory Competence; (2) Communication and Tools of Science; (3) Graduate Program Entrance; and (4) Navigating Graduate School and succeeding in Ph.D. programs related to diabetes research.

Job Duties:
85% Researcher Duties: carry out experiments under the supervision of the PI and/or a senior laboratory member. Responsibilities may include assistance with specialized lab techniques and the participation in cutting-edge research, ordering and maintaining inventory of common supplies for the laboratory, maintaining equipment in working order, keeping records of protocols and standard operating procedures.
15% PRIMED Program Duties: all Scholars are expected to attend and actively participate in a number of program activities, designed to enhance preparation for graduate study and develop a community with their cohort:
* Attend the Annual MN PRIMED Gathering
* Attend weekly seminar on DEM
* Biannual meeting with the Mentoring Committee
* Attend MN PRIMED workshops and Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training sessions. [
* Diabetes Virtual Camp in the summer, https://www.diabetesvirtualcamp.org/
* Apply to graduate school at the beginning of the second year.
* Present research at scientific conferences.
* Publish at least one first-author paper.
* Take required Bioethics and DEM courses, and If necessary, they will take another course to improve academic credentials.

Requirements: A bachelor's degree or combination of education and work experience to equal four years and a strong desire to enhance credentials for graduate school applications, aiming for a PhD or MD/PhD. A two-year commitment to the program to build academic and research experience, strengthen publication credentials, and apply to graduate or medical school for an MD/PhD in the fall of the second year. Applicants must have been awarded a PRIMED position in the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology.

We are a dynamic and growing medical school basic science department that values excellence, innovation, inclusive meritocracy and impact as cornerstones to biomedical research and education.

We aspire to be the leading research and education physiology program in the country.

Our research vision is focused on mechanistic studies of the cardiovascular system, including muscle, and in obesity, diabetes and metabolism. We have thematic interests in sterile inflammation and AI/ML-based computational biology. We expressly integrate new knowledge discoveries from genes and molecules to the whole organism, with impact relevance to human health.

Pay Range: $20.26 per hour

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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 (PSLF) 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, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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