Senior Lung Regeneration Research Specialist

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career development

Mentorship

Interaction with renowned scientists

Job summary

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is seeking a Research Lab Specialist in lung biology. Candidates will lead research on lung epithelium responses to injury, exploring mechanisms related to diseases like ARDS and COVID-19. Expected qualifications include a PhD or MS for a senior role, or a Bachelor's for intermediate, along with relevant lab experience. The successful candidate will gain opportunities for career development, including mentorship and participation in international conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD (completed or near completion), or MS or BS with significant experience in cell biology, developmental biology, or immunology.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• At least one first-authored manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal required for PhD candidates.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in the development and implementation of the research program.
• Study mechanisms of injury/inflammation and epithelial responses.
• Conduct experiments using various laboratory techniques and models.

Skills

Organizational skills

Cell biology

Immunology

Attention to detail

Microscopy

RNA/qPCR

Western blotting

Flow cytometry

Education

PhD or MS in relevant field

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cell culture

Flow assisted cytometry sorting (FACS)

Confocal imaging

Single cell RNA sequencing

Proteomics

Job description

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is seeking a Research Lab Specialist in lung biology. Candidates will lead research on lung epithelium responses to injury, exploring mechanisms related to diseases like ARDS and COVID-19. Expected qualifications include a PhD or MS for a senior role, or a Bachelor's for intermediate, along with relevant lab experience. The successful candidate will gain opportunities for career development, including mentorship and participation in international conferences.