Biomedical Postdoc Positions at Univ of Michigan Medical School

Location: 
United States
Job Posted Date: 
February 28, 2022
Opportunities: 
Postdoc Positions
Population: 
Life Sciences
Medicine

Apply for Postdoc Preview, a recruiting opportunity for postdoctoral fellow positions at University of Michigan Medical School & Michigan Medicine!

Postdoc Preview introduces upper-level graduate students in the biomedical sciences to the extensive research and training opportunities at Michigan. Selected guests will enjoy a fully-funded two-day visit to Ann Arbor, interview with prospective mentors, and network with current U-M postdocs. 

Research opportunities are available across 30+ departments at the Medical School, ranging from clinical departments such as Internal Medicine and Neurology as well as basic science departments including Bioinformatics, Biological Chemistry, Cancer Biology, Cellular & Developmental Biology, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology & Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology, Molecular & Cellular Pathology, Molecular & Integrative Physiology, Neuroscience, and Pharmacology.

Why Ann Arbor & the University of Michigan?

On the banks of the Huron River, Ann Arbor is a midwestern cultural mecca, offering a unique blend of city sophistication and small-town charm that appeals to students and professionals, singles and families. Ann Arbor is both ethnically diverse and culturally rich and is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the United States. Whether you're interested in athletics, the arts, dining, music, the outdoors, or fun things to do with your kids, you'll find plenty to explore in Ann Arbor.

The University of Michigan is ranked #1 in research volume among U.S. public universities, according to the National Science Foundation.

In fiscal year 2021 this included:

  • $1.58 billion total research expenditures
  • $893 million federally sponsored research
  • $109 million industry sponsored research
  • Research commercialization including 502 inventions, 23 new startups, and 287 license/option agreements with companies seeking to commercialize U-M research discoveries

The University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Job Requirements: 
  • Applicants must expect to complete their PhD within the next year.
  • Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; or be currently enrolled in a U.S. graduate institution
  • To protect the health of the participants, faculty, staff, and surrounding Ann Arbor community, accepted applicants will be required to be fully-vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or the World Health Organization. Exemptions will be allowed for religious or medical reasons.
How to Apply: 

Visit the application site to apply: https://ogps.smapply.io/prog/postdoc_preview_may_2022/

Deadline: March 25 2022 11:59 PM

The application will ask for the following:

  • CV
  • Statement of research interests
  • 2-3 names of U-M faculty of interest
  • One letter of recommendation (you'll be asked to submit the recommender's contact information)
Location: 
National