• Research Associate-Fixed Term

    Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)


    Position Summary

    The Hoffmann lab is recruiting a motivated, driven, and skilled diverse postdoc (Research Associate) interested in elucidating the contribution of environmental and toxicology induced changes in circadian rhythms in pregnancy outcome.

     

    This 2-year postdoc position is funded by a NIH diversity supplement and requires the applicant to be fulfill one of the categories outlined by NIEHS (https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/supported/training/supplement (https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/supported/training/supplements) )

     

    The research project will involve a combined in vitro and in vivo approach, pharmacological and toxicological screenings, circadian rhythm studies and pregnancy induces changes in the mother, placenta, and fetus, using the mouse as a model.

     

    The Hoffmann lab is part of the Department of Animal Science (https://www.canr.msu.edu/ans/), the Neuroscience Program (https://neuroscience.natsci.msu.edu/) and the Reproductive and Developmental Science Program (RDSP, http://rdsp.canr.msu.edu/) at Michigan State University. These programs offer an exciting and unique environment for performing state-of-the-art biomedical, animal and basic research with top scientists in the field. Research in the Hoffmann lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms regulating reproductive function, circadian rhythms and the pregnancy outcome (https://www.canr.msu.edu/hoffmann/).

     
     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

    Required Degree

    Doctorate

    Minimum Requirements

     

    Required Application Materials

     

    CV, cover letter, 3 reference letters

     

    Special Instructions

     

    CV, cover letter, 3 reference letters

     

    Review of Applications Begins On

     

    04/16/2024

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