RESEARCH FELLOW

Job Summary

A postdoctoral research fellowship is available to study the mechanisms that drive cutaneous lupus and dermatomyositis.

Responsibilities

• Design and trouble shoot experimental approaches with the help of the lab PI; eventual independence in these aspects would be expected
• Conduct lab-based research on patient and control samples
• Generate 3D models of human skin
• Train undergraduate and graduate students and other relevant lab members in techniques and the scientific method
• Prepare data reports for weekly meeting with PI and bi-monthly reports for weekly lab meeting
• Attend relevant lectures and journal clubs
• Assemble figures for and write manuscripts for publication

Required Qualifications

• Successful candidates must hold a PhD in immunology or cellular biology
• The applicant is expected to be well-versed in molecular biology and immunological techniques
• Skills including flow cytometry, methods to study RNA signaling, molecular cloning, cell culture, RNA isolation, Western blotting, CRISPR editing, transfection, and advanced microscopy are expected
• Familiarity with techniques such as RNA-sequencing, RNA silencing techniques, ELISA and protein analysis are also highly desired
• Successful candidates should be able to develop methodologies for incorporation of new techniques into their work and assemble figures using Adobe Illustrator and draft manuscripts with editing assistance from the PI

Skills

• Flow cytometry
• Methods to study RNA signaling
• Molecular cloning
• Cell culture
• RNA isolation
• Western blotting
• CRISPR editing
• Transfection
• Advanced microscopy
• RNA-sequencing
• RNA silencing techniques
• ELISA
• Protein analysis

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

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

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.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan 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.

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.