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RESEARCH FELLOW

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your CV. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Laboratory of Tumor Immunopathology of Dr. Navin R. Mahadevan in the Department of Pathology at Michigan Medicine/University of Michigan is seeThe Laboratory of Tumor Immunopathology of Dr. Navin R. Mahadevan in the Department of Pathology at Michigan Medicine/University of Michigan is seeking an energetic, highly motivated individual for postdoctoral fellow position. The successful candidate is expected to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment. In this role, the candidate will work as part of a team examining the epigenetic regulation of immunogenicity in lung cancer. The candidate will be responsible for executing a tumor immunology project and presenting findings under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.king an energetic, highly motivated individual for postdoctoral fellow position. The successful candidate is expected to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment. In this role, the candidate will work as part of a team examining the epigenetic regulation of immunogenicity in lung cancer. The candidate will be responsible for executing a tumor immunology project and presenting findings under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.

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.

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

Responsibilities*

+ Routine mammalian cell culture maintenance: passaging of adherent and suspension cells, freezing and recovering cell lines, and keep good record for cell line bank

+ Develop and maintain primary tumor and/or immune cell culture or organoids from patients and mouse models

+ Technique: Cell culture including 2D and 3D format, protein, RNA and gDNA extraction from cells and tumor tissue, western blot, qPCR, immunofluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, Cell Titer Glo/luciferase evaluation, ELISA, Incucyte, flow cytometry, CRISPR screening

+ Collect and analyze data from experiments, documenting findings and presenting them to the research team

+ Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures and results

+ Collaborate with other members of the research team

+ Follow and maintain all laboratory safety protocols and procedures

+ Instruction/training of junior lab members

Required Qualifications*

+ Ph.D. in Biology, Immunology or related field

+ 4+ years of experience in biology related research preferred

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team to instruct junior lab members

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, GraphPad, and other scientific software programs

Desired Qualifications*

+ Molecular biology, Cancer biology, and immunology research lab experience

+ Familiarity with CRISPR screening, PubMed or other literature search portals

+ Experience with data organization and presentation to principal investigator

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) .

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

258633

Working Title

RESEARCH FELLOW

Job Title

RESEARCH FELLOW

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 Pathology Department

Posting Begin/End Date

6/03/2025 - 7/03/2025

Career Interest

Research Fellows