RESEARCH FELLOW

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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 lab of Zhong Wang, Ph.D. is seeking a self-motivated and career-oriented postdoctoral fellow to join an exciting and highly interactive research team. This position will conduct research with a goal of developing heart therapies to effectively prolong and improve the life of patients with cardiovascular disease. The position will be focused on epigenetic regulation in heart disease, heart repair, and heart regeneration with three major research directions: 

define essential cross-talks between histone acetylation and acetyl-CoA mediated energy metabolism in heart repair and regeneration.

identify epigenetic and post-translational modification mechanism and related molecules in stimulating reprogramming of fibroblasts into cardiomyocytes for heart regeneration; and 

explore novel strategies combining optimal cardiovascular cell types and bioengineering/biomaterials for heart cell therapy. May write/publish research and mentor students in the lab.

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.

Responsibilities*

• Operates with considerable actions or decisions. Responsible for decision making regarding reproductive research and daily activities. May function as liaison with other departments, divisions or organizations
• Develops, designs, and conducts one or more large complex research experiments in line with plan, reviews progress and evaluates results. Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality, identifies potential problems, recommends, and implements solutions.
• Train users in equipment operations and laboratory techniques. 
• Consult with users to refine or adapt methodologies to fit specific experimental requirements.
• Work directly with PI on the development and implementation of research plans and goals.
• Presenting research findings.
• Co-author publications and manuscripts.

Required Qualifications*

• PhD Degree in Biochemistry/Biology/Biomedicine.

Desired Qualifications*

• We are seeking candidates with a strong background in biochemistry, cell biology, stem cells, and related fields, accompanied by a proven track record of publications. 
• Proficiency in CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, RNA-seq, glycoproteomics, flow cytometry, immunostaining, PCR, Western blot, animal experiments, mouse reproduction, DNA transformation, and molecular biology is highly desirable. 
• Specialized expertise in animal work and a demonstrated history of successful engagement in such experiments are particularly preferred.

Background Screening

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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.