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.
Job Summary
This position is in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. The work will be performed in the Laboratory of Vascular Defense and Discovery under the Direction of Dr. David J. Pinsky, M.D. This laboratory is located on the 7th floor of the MSRBIII building. Members of the team include other faculty, a lab manager, a handful of other staff, and trainees at various levels.
Responsibilities*
- The selected applicant will operate with considerable latitude under the immediate supervision of the lab manager and faculty leaders in Vascular defense and Discovery.
- This includes direct work within the lab and also with approved collaborations.
- There will be a concomitant effort at training individuals at various levels- from premedical students to postdoctoral trainees- in various techniques with which the applicant is expert and also deploying these techniques to advance the subject research in the general area of cardiovascular, immune, and thrombosis biology.
- The selectee will perform his/her own experiments independently, including accurate record keeping and data analysis, and assist with the preparation of manuscripts for publication as well as grant applications for peer-review.
- The selectee will also be charged with evaluating equipment and supply needs, breed, maintain and genotype colonies of mice relevant to the work, and be fully versed and compliant with animal welfare regulations.
- The selectee may also help in IACUC and EHS and DEA regulatory reviews and protocol development. Independent decisions on matters of significance are included in these duties, especially those related to the design, redesign, troubleshooting, and implementation of experiments.
- Monitoring of laboratory expenses related to the selectee's work will also be required.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position.
- 5 to 6 years related experience.
- Supervisory and financial management experience required.
Desired Qualifications*
- Master's degree with 5 to 6 years related experience
- Significant experience in teaching/mentoring in the laboratory environment
- Significant experience in handling experimental animals (including microsurgery)
- Ability to design and troubleshoot experiments independently
- Extensive knowledge of laboratory regulatory environment including animal protocol preparation/compliance, EHS standards, DEA regulations
- Ability to function as a team player
- Particular knowledge of neuro-immunology and vascular biology would be strong desired attributes
- Excellent writing and communication skills. Experience in grant writing is a plus.
- Ability to synthesize and analyze data, and review literature
- Impeccable record-keeping
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?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
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.
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.