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.

NOTE: This position is term-limited for 21 months (through November 2027). 

The laboratory of Roger Cone at the Life Sciences Institute (LSI) is looking for a Research Investigator to oversee a research project focused on the preclinical discovery and development of melanocortin neuropeptides. These studies will require considerable expertise and research experiences in neurobiology and cell culture, including development and culture of differentiated neuronal cell lines, and assays of these lines for neuronal function and activity.  You will oversee research performed by students and research technicians, report directly to Dr. Cone and perform your work onsite at the LSI.

The Life Sciences Institute explores biological processes, structures and functions at the finest scale to create impact on a global scale.

For more information on the Cone laboratory: https://www.lsi.umich.edu/science/our-labs/cone-lab

Experimental responsibilities will include:

• Design experiments in collaboration with others
• Development of hypothalamic neuronal cell lines
• Use of hypothalamic cell lines for assaying neuronal activity in response to pharmacologic reagents
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and stocks
• Perform quantitative analyses and communicate findings through reports and summaries
• Solve experimental problems that arise in any of the responsibilities

Non-experimental responsibilities will include:

• Provide consultation and advice to lab members in areas of expertise
• Maintain clear laboratory notebooks
• Provide detailed documentation so experiments can be replicated
• Follow laboratory best practices for safety and quality
• Help manage projects
• Assist PI in preparing manuscripts and grants 
• Oversee research performed by students and research staff

• Ph.D. in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or related discipline
• Five (5) years of experience of postdoctoral work 
• Five (5) years of experience in cell and molecular biology techniques, including culture of differentiated neuronal cells
• Five (5) years of experience assaying neuronal cell function
• Five (5) years of experience mentoring students and research staff
• Strong publication record in relevant work
• Prior experience working in a collaborative environment

• Two (2) years of experience working with mice, including some mouse surgical experience
• Experience with derivation of specific neuronal cell types from stem cells

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.

Benefits at the University of Michigan 

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and Parental Leave

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.

All applications for this position must be received by 11:59p Friday, January 23rd.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.