How to Apply 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. Responsibilities* The Department of Pathology at Michigan Medicine has an open Research Investigator position to join our faculty in Ann Arbor, MI. Successful candidate will also be expected to participate in project planning, data generation, interpretation and evaluation manuscript and grant writing and participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions and presentations at national meetings. The Department's expectation for Research Investigators is to generate peer-reviewed publications of their current work and /or individual salary support on sponsored funds by the end of the fourth year of your appointment. Peer-reviewed publications are required for advancement to the Research Scientist track. Peer-reviewed publications along with independent extramural funding are required for advancement to the Research Professor Track. Duties include: * Lead project on the interaction of Klebsiella pneumoniae with macrophages during infection * Design and perform experiments and analyze resulting data * Assist with budget monitoring and fulfilling regulatory requirements of the project, including biosafety, chemical safety, and animal use protocols * Serve as primary author on manuscripts resulting from the project * Supervise trainees working on the project, including undergraduate and graduate students * Serve as first contact for technical questions from members of the laboratory Required Qualifications* * This position requires a PhD * 4 year's experience * Mentoring Graduate Students * Mentoring Junior Research Fellows 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 Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. The University of Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Job Detail Job Opening ID 251605 Working Title RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR Job Title RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR Work Location Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular FLSA Status Exempt Organizational Group Medical School Department MM Pathology Department Posting Begin/End Date 7/15/2024 - 7/22/2024 Career Interest Primary Apply Now