Staff Scientist | Baack Lab

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Facility: Sanford Center Building

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Job Summary

Staff Scientist performs independent scientific research including complex laboratory testing, experiments and analysis following established protocols. Designs and develops research objectives for experimentation. Analyzes and evaluates findings. Assists in completion of grant applications and other regulatory documents. Writes technical summaries and co-authors articles for publication. Prepares and makes formal presentations of research results.
Typically works under broad direction of principal investigator. High level of knowledge in scientific research processes, procedures, and objectives. Possesses ability to implement experiments in the subject discipline with the ability to trouble shoot issues. Good knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline required.
Possesses ability to run complex pieces of equipment requiring advanced specialized training. Must possess knowledge of modern research methods, data collection and analysis. Significant experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
General level of knowledge of project management, decision-making, and analytical skills. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a research group or team. Required publications and funding upon appointment is minimal. Sanford Research is a multi-site institution and occasional local travel between sites may be required.

Department Details

The Baack Lab is seeking experienced and motivated applicants to help lead funded research studying the molecular mechanisms of developmentally programmed heart disease in offspring born diabetic and/or dyslipidemic mothers. Our goal is to use basic science experiments to develop translatable, precision-based predictors and interventions that will improve both short and long-term outcomes of high-risk mothers and babies. Our lab uses rat models, primary isolated cardiomyocytes, human-umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells (hu-MSC) and derived 3D cardiogenic models to study the consequences of hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia on cardiac development and disease. We have a very strong lipid, mitochondria, and metabolic focus. Priority will be given to applicants with experience or strong working knowledge of animal physiology (echocardiography), cellular bioenergetics (XF analyses in intact and permeabilized cells), and/or a wide array of mitochondrial assays (respiration, confocal imaging, dynamism, mitochondrial reticulum, mitochondrial transplants and cross-talk between nuclear and mitochondrial genes). Publications that describe this work include: PMID: 26801311, 26872351, 29166372, and 31242551 or the following link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/189yvl8t-1t5H/bibliography/public/

Qualifications

Requires a doctorate degree in a clinical, health, or life science field.
Minimum of three years post-doctoral experience in related subject field of study. Equivalent to Instructor. Management experience is highly recommended.
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Job Function: Research

Req Number: R-12018

Featured: No