A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Candidates interested in either leading their own projects or supporting projects of other team members are encouraged to apply. Excellent opportunity for individuals interested in studying stem cells and tissue regeneration as well as immune-epithelial crosstalk. Projects range from basic mechanistic to translational. Opportunities to learn cutting-edge techniques, including organoid culture and scRNAseq. Opportunities for career development, including manuscript and grant writing and oral presentation, mentorship, attending international conferences, interacting with renowned scientists who are collaborators.
- This individual will be expected to take a leading role and work closely with the PI in the development and implementation of this research program.
- Perform mouse experiments
- Perform in vitro experiments
- Write protocols
- Prepare manuscripts & grants
- All other duties as assigned
- Terminal doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D.) or a professional doctorate (e.g., M.D., D.D.S, D.V.M.) with significant experience in cell biology, developmental biology, immunology, physiology, or related field is required.
- Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work hard and be flexible in a fast-paced environment, and ability to get along with other lab members are important.
- At least one first authored manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal is required for candidates with a PhD.
- Prior experience with rodents, cell culture, microscopy, RNA/qPCR, western blotting, computational biology, and/or flow cytometry would be helpful.
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
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