Research Fellow

VS‑Postdoc; Ann Arbor, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the laboratory of Dr. JayBrito Querido in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan Medical School.

The lab uses cryo-electron microscopy and biochemical approaches to investigate the regulation of mRNA translation initiation and its implications for human health and disease. The successful candidate will lead research using cryo-EM and cryo-ET to understand translation initiation mechanisms in apicomplexan parasites,

Qualifications

• PhD in biological sciences or related field with 2–3 years of laboratory research experience.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment with diverse backgrounds and with limited supervision.
• Willingness to perform some evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on the mechanism of mRNA translation in apicomplexan parasites using structural and biochemical approaches.
• Apply cryo-EM and cryo-ET to dissect translation initiation regulation in the organisms studied.
• Engage in lab seminars, contribute to project direction, and assist in preparing publications.

Skills

Cryo-EM

CryoET

Laboratory research

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in biological sciences or related field

Tools

Stellaris 5 Cryo-Confocal Microscope

Aquilos 2 cryo-FIB

Titan Krios G4i

Job description

Category: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; +1

JOB OPENING ID: 275887

MODES OF WORK

Onsite

REGULAR/TEMPORARY: Regular

ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP: Medical School

DEPARTMENT: MM Biological Chemistry Dept

Mission Statement

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

Job Summary

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the laboratory of Dr. JayBrito Querido in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the University ofMichigan Medical School. The lab uses cryo-electron microscopy and biochemicalapproaches to investigate the regulation of mRNA translation initiation and itsimplications for human health and disease.

Responsibilities*

The primary responsibility of the Postdoctoral Scientist will be to leadresearch focused on understanding the mechanism of mRNA translation inapicomplexan parasites. The successful candidate will apply a range ofstructural and biochemical approaches, including single-particle cryo-electronmicroscopy (cryoEM) and cryo-electron tomography (cryoET), to dissect themechanisms of translation initiation and its regulation in these organisms. Thisposition offers access to state-of-the-art instrumentation available through theLife Sciences Institute and the Department of Biological Chemistry, includingthe Stellaris 5 Cryo-Confocal Microscope, Aquilos 2 cryo-FIB, and Titan KriosG4i.

The candidate will be expected to engage actively in lab seminars anddiscussions, contribute to the direction of their own project and to otherongoing work in the group, assist in the training of lab members, andparticipate in the preparation of research publications. All work must beconducted in compliance with institutional and funding agency guidelines andaccording to best research practices.

Required Qualifications*

PhD in biological sciences or related field with at least 2-3 years oflaboratory research experience. The ability to work productively in a teamenvironment with people from diverse backgrounds, work with limited supervisionto identify a broad range of techniques to achieve the project's primary goal.The successful candidate will be highly motivated, able to multi-taskefficiently, work independently and be committed to research. Some evening andweekend work may be required.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the worldand has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technologicaladvancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. MichiganMedicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract,inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare tobecome one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In someway, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-classinstitution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greatergood.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very firstday
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

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

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U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory/affirmative actionemployer.