ASST RES SCIENTIST
Who We Are
The Michigan Neuroscience Institute was established in 1955 to bring together investigators from across the University of Michigan campus to probe the mysteries of the brain on a cellular, molecular and behavioral level. Its 140 faculty and affiliate members seek to understand the function and dysfunction of the human brain.
Job Summary
The Michigan Neuroscience Institute at the University of Michigan is recruiting a candidate for an Assistant Research Scientist position, a faculty-level position in the research non-tenure track Faculty Research Track | University of Michigan Medical School.
Responsibilities
- The applicant will conduct research on the functional neuroanatomy of psychiatric and addictive disorders, including studies in rodents and human postmortem brains.
- This will include the use of multiplexed gene expression studies at the single cell level and coupling of that information with behavioral and neural outcomes in the rodents and clinical conditions in the human postmortem work.
- It will require the development and/or refinement of new technologies for neuroimaging and quantification, along with the use of analytical strategies for handling large volumes of anatomical, functional and gene expression data.
- The successful candidate will draft and prepare high-quality research proposals and progress reports, will play a lead role (PI, co-PI, or co-I) on grant proposals leading to extramural funding.
- The successful candidate will also serve as a major preparer and drafter for research manuscripts, supervising research staff, overseeing overall lab operations, and managing specific research projects in support of overall laboratory goals.
- They will be instrumentally involved in the training of research lab students and staff in both technical and conceptual aspects.
- They will also play a central role in managing collaborative projects and grant proposals.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree and a strong track record in human and rodent neuroanatomy, deep expertise in in situ hybridization/ HCR-FISH, tissue clarification and complex microscopy.
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.