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To be considered, please submit a 1-page cover letter concisely outlining your research interests, experience, and expertise in addition to your specific interest in this position. 

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The Michigan Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery provides outstanding, state-of-the-art, evidence-based care for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. As well, our faculty, staff, and trainees conduct a diverse range of musculoskeletal research and scholarship. The department?s research program is integral to its mission and vision of leading advances in musculoskeletal health, through excellence and innovative care, scientific discovery, and dedicated teaching.

Research in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is conducted by a diverse group of faculty, staff and trainees with expertise in biology, engineering, epidemiology, health outcomes and healthcare. The collaborative research programs are focused on improving treatment or preventing musculoskeletal disorders and disease. The research enterprise is funded by a variety of sources, including, but not limited to, the NIH, DoD, NSF, industry, and professional societies. Primary basic science research operations are located at the Biomedical Science Research Building, with additional clinical research sites. Currently there are extensive shared core resources and a team of core research staff.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a multi-institutional DoD funded program focused on discovering biological mechanisms underpinning successful fracture healing and resolution of post-traumatic osteoarthritis that can be targeted therapeutically. The position will offer opportunities to apply histologic, molecular and cutting edge transcriptomic technologies to pre-clinical models of musculoskeletal injury.

We are looking for an ambitious, talented, and self-motivated individual with an interest in elucidating molecular mechanisms and transcriptional cascades regulating musculoskeletal healing and regeneration.

• Lead the scheduling and execution of laboratory experiments, working closely with graduate students, other postdoctoral fellows, and staff members.
• Perform and coordinate sample processing, including histological processing, submission of samples to various on-campus cores, and in-lab cellular and molecular analysis.
• Assist in writing grant proposals, in collaboration with the supervising faculty and other senior group members, to obtain funding from federal, private, and university sources.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with our multi-disciplinary team of scientists, trainees, and clinicians.
• Exhibit the ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high degree of autonomy
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in the execution of assigned studies and duties. Develop close mentoring relationships to continue to promote the rich learning environment already in place in our group.
• Write manuscripts to summarize and disseminate research findings.
• Travel to and present at regional, national, and international scientific conferences.

• PhD. Degree in Biology, Engineering, or related fields applicable to biomedical science
• Publication record reflective of using genetic and molecular approaches to solve complex physiologic questions
• 5+ years of research experience in applicable research field
• Proficiency in in vitro models, primary cell and tissue culture, molecular analyses
• Willingness to learn and quickly adjust to new tools and systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident teaching and mentoring abilities

• Experience with histological processing and analysis, sample processing for advanced transcriptomics and bioinformatic approaches to analyze transcriptomic data
• Experience in musculoskeletal science or immunology
• Experience with use of in vivo rodent models of disease

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.

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.

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.

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

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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