• Research Investigator

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

    How to Apply

     

    Via email, please send a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and contact information for three (3) recommenders to Dr. Billy Tsai ( [email protected] ) and Brittney Spadafora ( [email protected] ) in the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology. The cover letter should contain a statement of past accomplishments and current research interests, address your specific interest in the position, and outline the skills and experiences that directly relate to this position.

    Job Summary

    The Department of Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) at the University of Michigan Medical School (Ann Arbor) is seeking a highly-driven scientist to work as a ResearchInvestigator.The ideal candidate will be supervised by the Principal Investigator in a cell biology and virology laboratory that studies the basic mechanisms of protein quality control, as well as the cellular infection mechanisms of DNA and RNA viruses.

    Responsibilities*

    The ideal candidate will lead a program focused on clarifying how the human papillomavirus (HPV) hijacks the intracellular retrograde transport pathway to cause infection. In this leadership position, the candidate will: 1) conduct their own individual research projects; 2) mentor graduate students and research technicians; 3) help in generating data for manuscripts and grant applications; and 4) write and submit their own grant applications as a step to acquire an independent position.

    Required Qualifications*

    The ideal candidate will lead a program focused on clarifying how the human papillomavirus (HPV) hijacks the intracellular retrograde transport pathway to cause infection. In this leadership position, the candidate will: 1) conduct their own individual research projects; 2) mentor graduate students and research technicians; 3) help in generating data for manuscripts and grant applications; and 4) write and submit their own grant applications as a step to acquire an independent position.

     

    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

     

    270168

     

    Working Title

    RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

    Job Title

    RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

    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 Cell & Developmntl Biology

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    10/23/2025 - 10/30/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Primary