Job Description

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.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Responsibilities*

Opportunities for creative and motivated postdocs to participate in cutting-edge exciting research projects that investigate leukocyte trafficking, mucosal wound repair, epithelial barrier regulation during inflammatory diseases in the intestine. Our research employs state-of-the-art immunology, molecular/cell biology, imaging, and multi-omics (proteomics, single-cell sequencing including spatial transcriptomics) approaches. Experimental approaches also utilize a variety of genetically modified mice, stem cell derived organoids, and human tissues. 

Highly motivated and organized candidates who have recently obtained a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) with excellent scientific writing and strong verbal communication skills are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will become part of a well-funded, highly productive, and collaborative team of multi-national investigators in a modern and well-equipped laboratory space. Within the group, there is a strong commitment to mentorship and an excellent record of success for both academic and industrial-career track-oriented individuals. Successful candidates will be expected to design and execute experiments, publish results in peer-reviewed journals and participate in preparation and submission of research grant applications under the guidance of two principal established investigators with extensive expertise in mucosal immunology and epithelial biology. Preference will be given to individuals with proficiency in innate and/or adaptive immune cell biology and epithelial biology with expertise in flow cytometry, RNA seq, and mouse models of inflammation. 

For additional information please refer to our laboratory website at: https://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/parkos-nusrat-labs

Required Qualifications*

Ph.D. in a related field.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Postdoc salaries are in accordance with NIH guidelines.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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