How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and list of references to the job posting and to following email address: [email protected]
Job Summary
Applications are being considered for a full-time, research scientist track position in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan School of Medicine. The successful candidate will have a strong research background and hold a doctoral degree in molecular and cellular biology or a related field. A particular focus of this search is on candidates who are interested in airway epithelial biology and human rhinovirus as it relates to type 2 inflammatory disease. The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Department of Pediatrics foster active engagement and collaboration. Specifically, the focus will be on mechanistic experiments focused on understanding drivers of chronic rhinosinusitis and asthma.
The faculty position is within the vibrant and highly interactive research environment of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Department of Pediatrics and resides within the very strong and collegial research community of the University of Michigan. Candidates being considered for this position will be expected to work within a team-based research program and to support the training and education of multiple learners working in the laboratory environment, including graduate students, post-docs and residents.
The University of Michigan Department of Otolaryngology seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our learners richly varied perspectives and ways of learning.
We have excellent benefits and compensation package.
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.
Required Qualifications*
The successful candidate will hold a PhD, MD or MD/PhD degree in biological sciences, cancer biology, or a related field and will have research interests relevant to cell and molecular biology aligned with the Head and Neck Oncology Program. Experience with mouse modeling and/or bioinformatics is desired. Excellent candidates with other research focus relevant for head and neck cancer will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.
Please submit a current CV, a letter of interest describing your research interests and future directions, and three to five reference letters.
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.