How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae (CV), a brief statement outlining their research interests and relevant experience and contact information for references. Application materials should be emailed to Drs. Asma Nusrat ([email protected]) and Charles Parkos ([email protected]) at the University of Michigan Medical School.
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*
We are seeking a creative and highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join a well-funded, collaborative research program investigating intestinal epithelial barrier function and mucosal wound repair. The successful candidate will have opportunities to lead newly NIH-funded research projects exploring how epithelial proteins and signaling pathways coordinate cell migration, barrier function and tissue repair during intestinal mucosal inflammation. Our research integrates cutting-edge molecular and cell biology, mucosal immunology, advanced imaging, intestinal organoids, genetically modified mouse models, human tissues and multi-omics approaches.
Required Qualifications*
Applicants should have a recent Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree, a strong scientific record, and excellent communication skills. Expertise in epithelial biology, mucosal immunology, organoids, mouse models, bioinformatics, or computational biology is particularly valued.
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.
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
Fellows will join a dynamic, productive, and multidisciplinary research environment with a strong commitment to mentorship, scientific independence, and career development. We actively support fellows in developing independent research directions, publishing high-impact studies, and pursuing competitive individual fellowships, career development awards, and independent NIH R-series funding to facilitate their transition to successful independent research careers. For additional information about our research, please visit the Parkos-Nusrat Laboratories website: https://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/parkos-nusrat-labs
Postdoctoral salaries are commensurate with experience and follow 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.
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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.