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.
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.
Course Description
This course includes topics covering neural development, neurophysiology, and neuropharmacology.
Neural Development: covers neurogenesis, neuronal activity and critical periods; axon growth; degeneration and regeneration; synaptogenesis; neurotrophic factors and other topics.
Neurophysiology and Computational Neuroscience: covers basic neurophysiology and synapses utilizing computational modeling of neurons to enforce concepts.
Neuropharmacology: covers pharmacokinetics, pharmodynamics, Glutamate signaling, GABA signaling,
Acetylcholine signaling, dopaminergic, adrenergic and serotonergic neurotransmission, Opioid Systems,
Neuropeptides and a number of other topics.
Responsibilities*
The GSI is expected to attend all lectures in NEUROSCI601 modules (4 hours/week for entire semester), 2 hours/week for the foundational skills component (NEUROSCI661), and hold 1 hour of weekly office hours. Depending on the module, the GSI may grade homework, assist in preparing content for and in discussing topics, assist in developing homework, and assist in generating and grading exam questions based on the content of all lectures. The GSI will proctor all written exams. The GSI will work with the course director regarding: 1) integration of material within and across modules; and 2) the incorporation of more quantitative and computational methods within these modules and 3) development of critical analysis, hypothesis formulation, experimental design, writing and presentation skills across NEUROSCI601 and NEUROSCI661. There will also be an opportunity to prepare and deliver one lecture (schedule to be determined). There will also be an opportunity to prepare and deliver one lecture (schedule to be determined).
Required Qualifications*
Successful completion of NEUROSCI601 or NEUROSCI611, NEUROSCI 612, and NEUROSCI 613.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Qualifications*
Previous graduate coursework in neurophysiology, computational neuroscience, neural development, neuropharmacology, and human neuroanatomy.
Previous research experience in neuroscience.
Experience with computer programming, preferably in MATLAB, Python, or R.
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.
Contact Information
Dr. Adam Iliff ([email protected]) or Valerie Smith ([email protected])
Decision Making Process
Course Director will review all applications, note all highly qualified applicants, identify unqualified applicants, and conduct interviews as needed.
Selection Process
Preference will be given to highly qualified eligible Neuroscience graduate students, followed by other qualified graduate students.
GEO Contract Information
The University will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial status, parental status or pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression (whether actual or perceived), sexual orientation, age, height, weight, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, HIV antibody status, political belief, membership in any social or political organization, participation in a grievance or complaint whether formal or informal, medical conditions including those related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, arrest record, or any other factor where the item in question will not interfere with job performance and where the employee is otherwise qualified. The University of Michigan agrees to abide by the protections afforded employees with disabilities as outlined in the rules and regulations which implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Information for the Office for Institutional Equity may be found at https://oie.umich.edu/ and for the University Ombuds at https://ombuds.umich.edu/
Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration in the event that there are last minute openings for available positions. In the event that an employee does not receive their preferred assignment, they can request a written explanation or an in-person interview with the hiring agents(s) to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time.
This position, as posted, is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the Graduate Employees' Organization, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO 3550.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.