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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 Ganesh Lab in the Internal Medicine Department, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and Department of Human Genetics is looking for a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Fellow candidates for human genetics studies of vascular disease. We are employing in vitro cellular and in vivo models to assess the functional significance of our genomic discoveries, with engineering collaborations and integrative genomic studies of transcriptomic, proteomic and epigenetic factors involved in genome regulation in the vasculature that contribute to human diseases. Specific topics include arterial dissections, matricellular dysfunction in arterial dysplasia phenotypes, and cellular signaling pathway dysregulation in the phenotypes that we study. The candidate will be a member of a dynamic collaborative research lab involved in genetics research; the lab is involved in clinical ascertainment efforts, computational and statistical genetic and bioinformatic methods implementation; vascular biology research using in vitro and in vivo models of cardiovascular diseases, particularly those that disproportionately impact women.  Candidates will gain exposure to genetic, clinical and translational research. 

Candidates should have publications in genetics, molecular biology, vascular biology, or computational biology/transcriptomics areas, with an interest in human genetics. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in both human genetics and functional biology investigation and how the two are integrated in disease-oriented research. The ideal candidate is highly motivated to learn scientific methods and to write manuscripts and grant applications. The laboratory has secured multiple NIH and non-NIH sources of funding. 

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.

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

Required Qualifications*

• M.D. or Ph.D. required.
• Basic science discipline preferred, such as molecular biology, cell biology, or vascular biology. 
• Candidates with computational skills are also encouraged to apply. 

Work Schedule

40 hours, full-time.  Days -- hours negotiable.

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.