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University of Michigan Postdoctoral Fellow in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Postdoctoral Fellow
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Summary
Post-doctoral fellow for vision science molecular biology research lab to perform experiments, analyze data, and write manuscripts. Lab is focused on retinal pigment epithelial cell dysfunction in inherited retinal diseases.
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.
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. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
Responsibilities*
Performing lab experiments, including cell culture, protein and nucleic acid isolation, quantification, and analysis, immunofluorescence, microscopy, and other techniques.
Performing mouse studies, including managing breeding and genotyping, tissue collection and analysis by histology, and protein isolation and analysis, and ocular imaging studies.
Analyzing data, trouble shooting, and presenting at lab meeting.
Presenting at institutional and national and international conferences as appropriate.
Assisting in manuscript writing, preparation, and submission.
Required Qualifications*
Either an MD or PhD degree.
Previous lab experience in cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and mouse experiments.
Desired Qualifications*
- Previous publications in basic science vision research.
Background Screening
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 may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
249104
Working Title
Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Title
RESEARCH FELLOW
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Ophthal. & Visual Science
Posting Begin/End Date
5/24/2024 - 5/31/2024
Career Interest
Research Fellows
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