ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Kappaalphapsi1911; Ann Arbor, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes at the University of Michigan has an opening for an Associate Research Scientist (MD or PhD). This role involves preparing manuscripts, presenting work at national and international meetings, and submitting grants.

The position will focus on understanding the role of nitric oxide and chemokines in the progression of prostate cancer bone metastasis, using in vitro and in vivo models.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD required; strong motivation and solid basic science training.
• Experience with hypothesis-driven research.
• Excellent written and oral scientific communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant journals.
• Knowledge of adrenal gland biology, adrenal pathology, steroidogenesis, and cell differentiation/proliferation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manuscripts and grant submissions.
• Present work at national/international meetings.
• Conduct independent research with focus on nitric oxide and chemokines in prostate cancer bone metastasis.
• Utilize in vitro and in vivo models to study disease progression.

Skills

Peer-reviewed publications

Independent research

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Motivation

Hypothesis-driven research

Education

MD or PhD

Job description

Job Summary

The Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes has an opening position of Associate Research Scientist for candidates with M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree.

Responsibilities

• The Associate Research Scientist will be expected to participate in preparation of manuscripts, presentation of work at national/international meetings, and grant submissions. She/he should therefore have an outstanding track record of productivity and a level of motivation required for successful independent biomedical research. This role will focus on understanding the role of nitric oxide and chemokines in the progression of prostate cancer bone metastasis, using in vitro and in vivo models.

Required Qualifications

• M.D. or Ph.D. required. Candidates should have strong self motivation, solid basic science training background, experience with hypothesis-driven research, good written and oral scientific communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team-oriented environment. Record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant scientific journals. Knowledge of adrenal gland biology, adrenal pathology, steroidogenesis, and cell differentiation/proliferation would be highly desirable.

Modes of Work

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