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.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan Department of Biological Chemistry is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Research Assistant Professor to join our faculty. The successful candidate will engage in independent research bridging natural product discovery with synthetic and systems genome engineering of model and non-model organisms. As an integral part of our collaborative research community, you will explore the regulatory mechanisms driving intraspecies communication through the expression of specialized biosynthetic gene clusters.
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?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
- Lead and manage an independent research program focusing on genome engineering, systems and synthetic biology, microbial physiology, and natural product production.
- Bridge cutting-edge natural product discovery with synthetic and systems genome engineering.
- Investigate regulatory mechanisms of intraspecies communication by expressing specialized biosynthetic gene clusters.
- Design and execute experiments using model and non-model organisms in support of research objectives.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across the university to advance the research agenda.
- Publish high-impact research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present at national and international conferences.
- Secure external funding through grant applications to support research activities.
- Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and other junior lab members in research methodologies and techniques.
- Contribute to the academic community by participating in seminars, workshops, and other professional development activities.
Required Qualifications*
Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Biological Sciences and a strong record of research accomplishments in methods to accelerate strain engineering, particularly the metabolic engineering of pentose metabolism in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. A diverse background training in genome engineering, systems and synthetic biology, microbial physiology, and natural product production. Documentation of scholarly ability and achievement (record of publications in peer-reviewed journals; acquisition of external funding, etc.) is required. The preferred candidate will also possess the critical elements of teaching (knowledge of subject matter, skill in presentation, enthusiastic approach, etc.).
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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.