RESEARCH FELLOW

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. It should include a minimum of two professional references.

Summary

Our laboratory is at the forefront of translational research projects centered around the roles of EGFR in cellular survival, with a primary focus on developing novel strategies to target EGFR for cancer therapy. We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our dynamic team.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*

• Lead research projects investigating the roles of EGFR and mutated Kras/Braf/cMet in cancer progression and the response to EGFR-targeting agents.

• Conduct comprehensive wet-bench research and in vivo experiments (transgenic mice, xenograft models, etc.) typical of a modern molecular and cell biology lab.

• Collaborate with University core facilities to coordinate research efforts.

• Maintain meticulous laboratory records.

• Train and supervise rotating students within the laboratory.

• Engage actively in intra- and inter-departmental seminars.

• Prepare and submit manuscripts based on research findings.

Required Qualifications*

Recent Ph.D. degree in a related field (ie.Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology).

Desired Qualifications*

• Minimum of 2 peer-reviewed publications in the related field.

• Experience with mouse models in Cancer research preferred.

How You'll Grow

This position offers numerous opportunities for career growth, including collaborative work, publication of results, and participation in seminars and workshops.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

249108

Working Title

RESEARCH FELLOW

Job Title

RESEARCH FELLOW

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Rad Oncology - Can Bio

Posting Begin/End Date

5/14/2024 - 6/13/2024

Career Interest

Research Fellows

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