University of Minnesota · 3 hours ago
Research Professional 5
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $86K/yr
6+ years expThe University of Minnesota is a leading public research university seeking a Research Professional 5 to provide advanced scientific and technical expertise in neuroscience research. The role involves designing and conducting neuroscience experiments, supporting grant proposals, and mentoring students and staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Design, conduct, and optimize advanced neuroscience experiments in support of funded research aims
Support neuroscience research involving non-human primate (NHP) models, including analysis of neural data collected during NHP experiments
Apply specialized knowledge of neuroscience methodologies (e.g., electrophysiology, imaging, behavioral neuroscience, rodent and NHP neurosurgery, neuromodulation, data analysis to address complex scientific questions
Develop, maintain, and optimize analysis pipelines for electrophysiological data (e.g., ERP, EEG, LFP)
Perform preprocessing, artifact detection/removal, feature extraction, and statistical analyses
Contribute to the preparation of grant proposals, progress reports, and other sponsored project documentation
Author or co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, and technical reports
Assist with the development of new research directions and pilot studies
Serve as a subject-matter expert for specialized neuroscience techniques, instrumentation, and protocols. Including Developing, maintaining, and optimizing analysis pipelines for electrophysiological datasets
Provide consultation and troubleshooting support to faculty, trainees, and research staff
Evaluate and implement new technologies or methodologies relevant to the research program
Train and mentor graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and research staff in experimental techniques, data collection, and best practices
Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of research activities to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and adherence to protocols
Ensure compliance with University, sponsor, and regulatory requirements (e.g., IRB, IACUC, biosafety, HIPAA, data security)
Assist with protocol development, amendments, and regulatory documentation
Support laboratory or core operations, including equipment oversight, SOP development, and quality control
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree plus at least six years of relevant experience, or advanced degree plus at least four years of relevant experience
Minimum 2 years postdoctoral or equivalent research experience, emphasizing advanced technical competence and increasing independence
Demonstrated record of scholarly contributions, including multiple peer-reviewed publications as lead author
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary research environment
Preferred
PhD or equivalent terminal degree in neuroscience or a closely related field
Experience contributing to externally funded research projects
Demonstrated mentoring or training experience
Expertise in one or more advanced neuroscience techniques aligned with the department's research focus
Experience working in regulated research environments (human subjects and/or animal research)
Benefits
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
Company
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota is an educational institution that offers master's and doctoral degrees in medicine, law, and engineering fields.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$97.08MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsNational Science FoundationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-12-01Grant· $0.03M
2023-05-04Grant· $20M
2023-04-13Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Shane Stennes
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