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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Isabelle Lombaert at the University of Michigan seeks to hire an enthusiastic Postdoctoral fellow. The prospective candidate will work on a project focusing on sensory innervation of the salivary glands by trigeminal neurons in collaboration with Dr. Joshua Emrick. More information about the lab can be found at https://media.dent.umich.edu/labs/lombaert/index.html    

Candidates are expected to contribute to projects both intellectually and technically, actively participate in the preparation of grants and manuscripts, and present their work at team meetings and conferences. Candidates should have prior research experience or training in neuroscience, experience with animal work (handling, breeding, microsurgeries, necropsy), tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, tissue clearing, calcium imaging, electrophysiology and/or confocal imaging. Experience in single cell sequencing and bioinformatics is preferable, or willingness to learn and execute. We are looking for a team player with a positive and respectful attitude towards colleagues, flexibility, and drive to learn new techniques. I addition, the candidate needs to demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as a team member.

The Lombaert lab is located in the vibrant North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The NCRC houses diverse laboratories, research cores, and units promoting commercial advancements of ideas. Our group is also part of the Biointerfaces Institute. The Biointerfaces Institute houses various multidisciplinary labs with a strong focus on basic and translational sciences.

Mission Statement

MDentistry: advancing health through education, service, research and discovery

MDentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, and Inclusion

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.  The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by:  -Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.  -Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

Required Qualifications*

• A PhD in the field of Biology or Neurosciences.
• A track record of high-quality research demonstrated by publications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Cover letter is required to be considered.

Desired Qualifications*

Prior research or training in neuroscience.

Experience with single cell sequencing and bioinformatics.

Experience with animal work.

Work Locations

This position is located at the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) at 2800 Plymouth Rd. Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-2800.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job 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.