RESEARCH FELLOW

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position at the intersection of innate immunity and cardiovascular disease.

The fellow will design and execute complex research plans, using in vivo and in vitro methods such as qRT-PCR, ELISA, western blotting, ChIP, magnetic and flow cytometric cell sorting, tissue culture, and siRNA transfection, and will mentor undergraduate students.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD with research experience.
• Superior communication skills and ability to present findings.
• Experience with in vivo and in vitro methodologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organize and implement complex research plans.
• Perform in vivo and in vitro assays (qRT-PCR, ELISA, western blotting, ChIP, flow cytometry).
• Mentor undergraduate students and contribute to publications.

Skills

Communication skills

Research presentation

Education

PhD or MD

Tools

qRT-PCR

ELISA

Western blotting

ChIP

FACS

Tissue culture

siRNA transfection

Job description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of innate immunity and cardiovascular disease. Duties will include organizing and implementing complex research plans, involving the following in vivo and in vitro methodologies: qRT-PCR, ELISA, western blotting, ChIP, magnetic and flow cytometric cell sorting, tissue culture, siRNA transfection, microsurgical murine models and mentoring undergraduate students. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for analysis, interpretation and publication of the work.

Required Qualifications*

The candidate will be expected to possess superior communication skills and present their research findings on a regular basis to both peers within the center and at national meetings.

• Candidate should be a PhD or an MD with research experience.

Desired Qualifications*

Previous training in mechanistic studies of vascular inflammation and cardiovascular disease, remodeling, injury and regeneration is preferred.

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.

Additional Information

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

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.

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.