RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

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Please send resumes to:

Jesse Wilson, Administrator

Section of General Surgery

Michigan Medicine

1500 E. Medical Center Drive

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5331

[email protected]

Summary

Seeking a research investigator with previous basic science experience in energy metabolism who is energetic, enthusiastic, and enjoys collaborative and independent science.

Responsibilities*

Duties for this position include:

• Microsurgical techniques (ICV cannulation and injection, laparotomy). Applicant must be comfortable with rodent surgery with little training.
• Molecular biology experiments (genetics, epigenetics, proteomics) and techniques (Cre/LoxP, CRISPR/Cas9).
• Cell culture techniques (maintaining established lines, cell transfection).
• Handling and managing animals (mice and rats, isolating tissues and sectioning, immunofluorescent staining, in situ hybridization).
• Data obtaining and analysis. Manuscript preparation.
• Assisting PI to manage the lab and to apply for funding.

Required Qualifications*

• PhD, or PhD/MD with at least two of following research experiences: molecular cloning, neuronanatomical methods (immunofluorescent staining, in situ hybridization), analysis of metabolic phenotypes, and surgical techniques (ICV cannulation and injection, laparotomy).
• Ability to work and troubleshoot independently.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe software.

Desired Qualifications*

• We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to study the role of gut endocrine cells in the regulation of food intake, glucose and lipid metabolism. The candidate should have excellent communication skills, and be self-motivated, quick-learner, and most importantly a team player. 
• The successful applicant will be supported to attend conferences based on his/her progress, and to obtain fellowship.

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.