Job Description

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.

Job Summary

The Dental Research Lab at the University of Michigan seeks applicants to join a research lab with Dr. Jan Hu, whose research concentrates on tooth development, enamel/dentin mineralization, and disorders involving teeth. This research group applies molecular genetics, ultrastructural analyses, high throughput sequencing and validation, and in vitro gene delivery and expression to advance current understanding of tooth development and biomineralization. This group works with human subjects with inherited dental disorders to determine causalities, develop gene-targeted mouse models to study pathological mechanisms of tooth formation, and test strategies to mitigate gene expression in loss-of-function mutation models. The main responsibilities of the Fellow will be to advance research projects with guidance from the PI and collaboration with senior lab staff.  

Dr. Hu is devoted to work with the Fellow and support his/her career development. Successful candidates will participate in a program that includes research and career mentoring, manuscript and grant writing, and scientific presentations at national/international meetings. Successful Fellow will be offered a 1-year appointment (renewable up to 5 years) based on their performance, research, and professional accomplishments, and will have the opportunity to attend relevant training workshops across the campus, and to co-advise students if appropriate to the project. The appointment will be 100% research. There will also be opportunities to engage in teaching and lecture development, depending on the Fellow's interests. 

Mission Statement

MDentistry: advancing health through education, service, research and discovery

MDentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, and Inclusion

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.  The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by:  -Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.  -Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

Required Qualifications*

A PhD with research experience in the area of biochemistry, developmental biology and/or genetics that is relatable to the research goals of the Dental Research Lab; experience in the area of mineralized tissue analysis, mouse genetics, molecular and morphological analyses; good communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work both as part of a team and independently, as well as development of manuscripts for refereed journal publication. 

Desired Qualifications*

Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated a record of interest in the integration of knowledge across fields, and interest in being part of a collaborative scientific team. 

Work Locations

This position is located at the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) at 2800 Plymouth Rd. Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-2800.

Additional Information

The position is with the Dental Research Lab in the Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences, School of Dentistry University of Michigan. Compensation and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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 will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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