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 curriculum vitae (uploaded as a single PDF). In your cover letter, please highlight your specific interest in this position, describe how your skills and experience align with the responsibilities and research focus of the Humphries and Luker Labs, and address any relevant expertise in cancer biology, cell signaling, or molecular imaging. Contact information for three references should also be provided with your application materials.?

Job Summary

The Humphries Lab (primary mentor: Dr. Brock Humphries) and the Luker Lab (Dr. Gary Luker) at the University of Michigan are seeking a motivated and collaborative Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our efforts in unraveling the cellular signaling mechanisms driving tumor recurrence and metastasis. Our research leverages expertise in cell biology and molecular imaging to investigate cancer cell heterogeneity, with particular focus on mitochondrial dynamics, cell metabolism, and cell-extracellular matrix/cell-cell interactions.

Mission Statement

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.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

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Required Qualifications*

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Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

One-year postdoc with option to renew.

Background Screening

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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