Post-Doctoral Fellow

Position Description:
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at North Dakota State University ( NDSU ) invites applications for a position of post-doctoral fellow. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Pharmacology, Physiology or Biochemistry in the areas of Cardiovascular or Diabetes research. They must be highly motivated, have a strong record of scholarship, and possess good interpersonal skills and effective written and oral communication skills.
The position is a renewable 2-year position, funded by a National Institute of Health RO1-grant and available immediately. The candidate will investigate the role of ACE2/Angiotensin-(1-7)/Mas receptor pathway in the vascular progenitor cells in diabetes.

Previous research training in mouse models of human diseases is required. Expertise in flow cytometry, cell culture/cell-based assays, immunohistochemistry/confocal microscopy, and routinely used biochemical techniques is preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with graduate students in the group and core facilities at NDSU .

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Pharmacology, Physiology or Biochemistry, have at least one published manuscript as a first-author, expertise in working with mouse models and effective written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants with training in mouse models of cardiovascular diseases in compliance with IACUC , flow cytometry, cell culture/cell-based assays, immunohistochemistry/confocal microscopy, and able to independently prepare manuscripts for publication

Open Until Filled: Yes
Search Type: Internal/External Simultaneously: Open to all applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Screening will begin 9/23/19

No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. • 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice: This position is subject to Veteran's Preference requirements.
Location (City, State): Fargo, ND

Posting Specific Questions

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1. Are you a North Dakota resident?
   • Yes
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2. Do you qualify for North Dakota veteran's preference?
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3. If yes, list exact dates of service:
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4. Do you qualify for North Dakota disabled veteran's preference?
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5. * How did you hear about this position?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Veterans Preference Claim Form (DD214)
2. Veterans Administration Letter
3. Other Document 1
4. Other Document 2
5. Other Document 3