Research Fellow

Category: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; +1 JOB OPENING ID: 275887 MODES OF WORK Onsite REGULAR/TEMPORARY: Regular ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP: Medical School DEPARTMENT: MM Biological Chemistry Dept Mission Statement Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations andcommunities through excellence in education, patient care, community service,research and technology development, and through leadership activities inMichigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our StrategicPrinciples and has three critical components; patient care, education andresearch that together enhance our contribution to society. Job Summary We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the laboratory of Dr. JayBrito Querido in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the University ofMichigan Medical School. The lab uses cryo-electron microscopy and biochemicalapproaches to investigate the regulation of mRNA translation initiation and itsimplications for human health and disease. Responsibilities* The primary responsibility of the Postdoctoral Scientist will be to leadresearch focused on understanding the mechanism of mRNA translation inapicomplexan parasites. The successful candidate will apply a range ofstructural and biochemical approaches, including single-particle cryo-electronmicroscopy (cryoEM) and cryo-electron tomography (cryoET), to dissect themechanisms of translation initiation and its regulation in these organisms. Thisposition offers access to state-of-the-art instrumentation available through theLife Sciences Institute and the Department of Biological Chemistry, includingthe Stellaris 5 Cryo-Confocal Microscope, Aquilos 2 cryo-FIB, and Titan KriosG4i. The candidate will be expected to engage actively in lab seminars anddiscussions, contribute to the direction of their own project and to otherongoing work in the group, assist in the training of lab members, andparticipate in the preparation of research publications. All work must beconducted in compliance with institutional and funding agency guidelines andaccording to best research practices. Required Qualifications* PhD in biological sciences or related field with at least 2-3 years oflaboratory research experience. The ability to work productively in a teamenvironment with people from diverse backgrounds, work with limited supervisionto identify a broad range of techniques to achieve the project's primary goal.The successful candidate will be highly motivated, able to multi-taskefficiently, work independently and be committed to research. Some evening andweekend work may be required. Why Join Michigan Medicine? Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the worldand has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technologicaladvancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. MichiganMedicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract,inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare tobecome one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In someway, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-classinstitution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greatergood. What Benefits can you Look Forward to? Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very firstday 2:1 Match on retirement savings Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at thediscretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at aminimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughoutthe course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drugtesting on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may usea third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Backgroundscreenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new oradditional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-Mcampuses. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory/affirmative actionemployer. #J-18808-Ljbffr