UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA, Post Doctoral Fellow, Position #00017480

A postdoctoral position is available immediately at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine in the laboratory of Sergei Nechaev. The NIH sponsored position is suitable for someone interested in the development of new global sequencing technologies to address a critical need for improved transcriptome profiling of cancer-related specimens. A qualified applicant will enjoy a freedom to choose a project of his/her choice in an area related to epigenetics and mechanisms of gene regulation. This fully benefited position offers competitive compensation commensurate with applicant’s previous experience. The University of North Dakota is located in the city of Grand Forks that retains many of the cultural opportunities of a larger community but with a lower cost of living.

Applicants must have experience in at least one of the areas that include molecular biology, genome biology, or computational biology, as demonstrated by authored products such as patents or peer-reviewed publications. Successful applicant will lead an independent project of his or her choice in a highly supportive and collaborative environment that provides assistance with research projects as well as preparation of grants and manuscripts.

Interested candidates should e-mail their CV and contact info of three references to:

Sergei Nechaev, PhD, sergei.nechaev@med.und.edu

Review of submitted applications will begin immediately.

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status on the form found at http://und.edu/affirmative-action/apcontrolcard.cfm.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

This position is subject to a criminal history record check. 

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.  The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus.  As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report.  The report and statistical data can be found online at http://und.edu/discover/_files/docs/annual-security-report.pdf .  You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.

North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date.  Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability (less than one year old) from the Veterans’ Administration.   Please upload the DD-214 and other veterans’ preference qualifying documentation through the form found at http://und.edu/affirmative-action/apcontrolcard.cfm.