University Of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor)
Research InvestigatorPosted
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Job Description
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How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your CV. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
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*
The Banerjee laboratory at the University of Michigan seeks a research investigator with expertise in redox biochemistry to participate in a rigorous research program focused on sulfide signaling, using cellular and mouse models. The successful candidate will play a key role in studies that focus on hydrogen sulfide to elucidate how the intestinal sulfide oxidation pathway regulates physiology, gut microbial ecology, bioenergetics and behavior. In addition to carrying out bench research, the candidate will supervise and train junior and new members of the group and collaborate with other laboratories and research personnel. The candidate will also play a central role in evaluating research findings, preparing research papers for publication, presenting data at scientific meetings, and applying to the appropriate funding agencies to support their research within the first year.
Candidates are expected to have a doctoral degree in biochemistry or a related field, plus a minimum of four years of relevant postdoctoral experience, with proficiency in the following areas:
* Mammalian cell culture techniques and animal studies
* Redox biochemistry with an emphasis on metabolic analyses
* Microscopy
* Record of productivity as demonstrated by authorship in high quality peer-reviewed scientific publications
Required Qualifications*
Candidates are required to have a doctoral degree in biochemistry/biotechnology or a related field, plus relevant postdoctoral experience, with proficiency in the listed responsibilities.
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.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
251444
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 Biological Chemistry Dept
Posting Begin/End Date
7/16/2024 - 7/23/2024
Career Interest
Primary
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