RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

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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

Please note: This position is term-limited for 5 months. 

The Cone laboratory at the Life Sciences Institute is looking for a Research Investigator to oversee a research project to study the function of HDAC6 in both CNS and muscle. Major goals include the characterization of muscle and exercise physiology in a mouse strain with muscle specific deletion of the HDAC6 gene.  Additional experiments will include broad physiological characterization of behavior and metabolic physiology in a mouse strain lacking HDAC6 in the CNS. You will report directly to Drs. Roger Cone and Isin Cakir.

Mission Statement

The Life Sciences Institute explores biological processes, structures, and functions at the finest scale to create impact on a global scale. With a diverse community of inquisitive minds and exceptional tools, we are a catalyst for breakthrough discoveries.

For more information on the Cone laboratory: https://www.lsi.umich.edu/science/our-labs/cone-lab

Responsibilities*

Experimental responsibilities will include:

- Design experiments in consultation with Drs. Cone and Cakir
- Maintain mouse strains for the experiments designed
- Perform quantitative analyses of results and communicate findings through reports and summaries
- Solve experimental problems that arise in any of the responsibilities

Non-experimental responsibilities will include:

- Provide consultation and advice to lab members in areas of expertise
- Maintain clear laboratory notebooks
- Provide detailed documentation so experiments can be replicated
- Follow laboratory best practices for safety and quality
- Help manage projects
- Assist PI in preparing manuscripts and grants 

Required Qualifications*

- Ph.D. in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or related discipline
- Minimum 3 years  experience of post-doctoral work
- Minimum 5 years experience in cell and molecular biology and animal physiology techniques
- Minimum 3 years experience managing transgenic mouse colony
- Minimum 3 years experience mentoring students and research staff
- Strong publication record in relevant work
- Prior experience working in a collaborative environment

Desired Qualifications*

- Minimum 2 years experience characterizing mouse transgenic models

Additional Information

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Maternity and Parental Leave

Background Screening

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U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.