Research Area Specialist Intermediate

The University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan in Ann Arbor seeks a short-term researcher to study biophysics of living tissues as active solids. The six-month position starts March 1, 2027, working with Professor Shankar (PI). You will mentor a graduate student, discuss progress in update meetings, and contribute to publications.

The role involves independent research, collaboration with an international group (no overseas travel), and opportunities to present at seminars. Hybrid or remote work may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4–5 years of research experience.
• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field and experience with biological/experimental data.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical models of living solid tissues to describe failure and healing.
• Onboard, literature review and problem scoping (10%).
• Analytical theory and model development.
• Numerical and computational work.
• Connect theory with experiments and data.
• Write and disseminate results; present research in talks.

Skills

Research experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Job Summary

This position is for a short-term researcher to work on the biophysics of living tissues as active solids. The work will involve executing independent research in conjunction with Professor Shankar (PI), handling collaboration with an international research group (no overseas research travel or work will be undertaken by the employee), discussing progress through update meetings, mentoring a graduate student, presenting research in talks, and writing a publication. This position is for six months, with an anticipated start date of March 1, 2027.

Responsibilities*

The project entails developing mathematical models of living solid tissues to describe failure and healing processes using tools from nonequilibrium statistical mechanics and active matter physics. The position will involve onboarding, literature review and problem scoping (10%); analytical theory and model development (30%); numerical and computational work (25%); connecting theory to experiment and data (10%); writing and dissemination (15%); group meetings, seminars and mentoring (7%); and administration, training and handover (3%).

Required Qualifications*

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4-5 years of research experience.

Desired Qualifications*

A Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field and experience working with biological and experimental data.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

As one of the world's great liberal arts and sciences colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.