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 specifically address why you are interested in this position and how your experience and skills directly relate to the responsibilities and qualifications of this position.  The Michigan Neuroscience Institute is an inclusive workplace that encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds and with diverse experiences to apply.

Please visit: https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/michigan-neuroscience-institute  for more information about the Institute.

Summary

The Allada laboratory (alladalab.org) at the Michigan Neuroscience Institute (MNI) at the University of Michigan seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to apply molecular and genetic methods to reveal the molecular and circuit bases of sleep homeostasis in Drosophila and/or mice. The position applies methods such as genetics, molecular biology, RNA-sequencing, FACS, biochemistry, confocal imaging as well as behavioral and -omic data analyses. These require accurately and effectively applying these methods with minimal supervision. The position must effectively interact with computational biologists for input and feedback, establish effective workflows for data analysis, and effectively convey results of data to both internal and external audiences in the form of oral and written presentations, including publications, following explicit guidelines.

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.

Who We Are

The Michigan Neuroscience Institute was established in 1955 to bring together investigators from across the University of Michigan campus to probe the mysteries of the brain on a cellular, molecular, and behavioral level. Its 140 faculty and affiliate members seek to understand of the function and dysfunction of the human brain. 

The Michigan Neuroscience Institute is an inclusive workplace that encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds and with diverse experiences to apply.

Please visit: https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/michigan-neuroscience-institute  for more information about the Institute.

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

Required Qualifications*

Must possess a Ph.D. in neuroscience or other closely related field.

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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.