• Research Assistant Professor - Research Professor

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Research Assistant Professor - Research Professor

     

    How to Apply

     

    Candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to Amy Humbarger ( [email protected] )

    Job Summary

    A position as a Research Assistant Professor is available to study the pathobiology of leukemia, including acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL), as well as the discovery and validation of new therapy targets to treat relapsed/refractory AML and T-ALLthe pathobiology of leukemia, including acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL), as well as the discovery and validation of new therapy targets to treat relapsed/refractory AML and T-ALLin the laboratory of Dr. Michael Deininger at the University of Michigan Medical School.

     

    Projects funded by the NIH and other sources include: (1) Clonal dynamics of aggressive systemic mastocytosis on avapritinib therapy; (2) Strategies to target BCR-ABL1 compound mutants in CML and Ph+ ALL and translating these findings to the clinic. Successful candidates will strengthen the translational research program in hematologic malignancies within the University of Michigan Department of Medicine/Division of Hematology and Oncology, and the Rogel Cancer Center. The successful candidatewill strengthen the translational research program in hematologic malignancies within the University of Michigan Department of Medicine/Division of Hematology/Oncology and the Rogel Cancer Center.

    Required Qualifications*

    Highly motivated candidates with a Ph.D. in biological sciences are encouraged to apply.Strong evidence of scholarly ability (publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals) is expected. Knowledge and advanced productivity in leukemia research is sought. This individual will exhibit success in taking the lead with a team of investigators.The successful candidate will join a well-established team of diverse researchers and will have the opportunity to develop independent research projects.

     

    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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    Underfill Statement

     

    This is posted for Research Assistant Professor/Research Associate Professor/Research Professor. Rank is determined on qualifications.

     

    Background Screening

     

    University of Michigan Health System 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.

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    263519

     

    Working Title

     

    Research Assistant Professor - Research Professor

     

    Job Title

    RESEARCH PROFESSOR

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Medical School

     

    Department

     

    MM Int Med-Hematology/Oncology

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    5/13/2025 - 5/20/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research