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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

An NIH T32-funded postdoctoral research fellow position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Allison C. Billi in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Michigan. The lab focuses on basic and translational research into mechanisms of autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases. Current research areas include cutaneous lupus, rare dermatological diseases, and mouse models of autoimmune disease, as well as multiple internal and interdisciplinary collaborations. Candidates are expected to conduct research independently under the supervision of the PI. Responsibilities include designing and executing research experiments, data management, manuscript preparation, and trainee mentoring. The University of Michigan is home to the UM Skin Biology and Disease Resource-based Center (UM-SBDRC), which provides a Mentorship Program to accelerate career development of postdoctoral members and other trainees. Successful candidates for this research position will become part of a network of invested dermatology, rheumatology, immunology, and computational biology collaborators participating in rich team science.

Due to restrictions of the T32 funding mechanism, candidates will be required to meet the NIH funding requirements to be considered.

* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Mission Statement

The University of Michigan Health System 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.

Required Qualifications*

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• PhD or MD within the last 5 years with research experience in molecular biology, genetics, immunology, biochemistry, computational biology, or related health field.
• Working knowledge of the principles of molecular biology.
   

Desired Qualifications*

• Research experience with human and rodent tissues
• Experience with molecular biology

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.