Post-Doctoral Associate

The Department of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School is inviting applications for a full time Post-Doctoral Associate Researcher for a 14-month program expected to last through June 30, 2026.

Job Responsibilities:

Project Management and Communication (10%)

• Facilitate communication with study sites and with funding agencies.

Participant Recruitment and Enrollment (40%)

• Coordinate with clinical research staff and physicians identification of potential study participants.
• Educate and consent individuals who qualify for the project.
• Work with physicians to obtain biopsy study samples.

Data Collection, Management and Monitoring (40%)

• Conduct clinical assessments and documentation, biopsy acquisition, and coordination of study goals with partners including gastroenterology, pharmacy, genomics center and collaborators at Hormel Research Institute.
• Conduct pre-test assessments after participants have consented.
• Conduct post-test assessments 25 - 30 weeks after the initial assessment.
• Implement and enforce protocols to protect confidentiality of Human Subject data.
• Maintain and update the databases and monitor to ensure data integrity and quality.
• Perform quality checks on data and monitor all processes.
• Work with VA finance to coordinate payment to study subjects.
• Package and ship biological samples to Hormel research institute.

Study Regulatory Requirements (5%)

• Assure that all IRB and other pertinent UMN/VA systems are adhered to including training requirements and record keeping.
• Assist in writing the IRB continuing review, and ongoing reporting documents, as required.

Project Dissemination (5%)

• Work with investigators to manage timely completion of project milestones during development and management of the project.
• Draft sponsor reports to detail updated activity and sponsor required elements.

Required qualifications:

• Applicants must possess a recent MD degree.
• Experience with data collection, data management, data analysis and statistics.
• Experience in clinical research.
• Experience with vulnerable populations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) and commonly used data analysis software (SPSS,SAS, STATA).
• Experience planning, problem-solving and data management.
• Experience working independently and meeting deadlines.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas for this position.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience coordinating or working on applied research, including recruiting participants and obtaining informed consent.
• Experience with data collection or interviewing, especially with incarcerated or other criminally involved populations strongly desired.
• Experience establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with individuals.
• Experience handling multiple tasks under pressure of deadlines.
• Experience using mobile apps for survey research or other data collection and in communicating with individuals and groups in a computer networked environment.

The Department of Dermatology is committed to providing excellent patient care, conducting investigational research, and training the next generation of dermatologists. We have world-renowned clinical programs, nationally recognized educational program, and pioneering clinical trials. We are dedicated to improving dermatological care, not only for today, but also for the future.

For more information, please visit our website at https://med.umn.edu/dermatology.

Pay Range: Expected annual stipend will be $61,008, adjusted for the next fiscal year, according to University and Medical School guidelines.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Postdoctoral Associate

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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