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.

• Plan and conduct research experiments.
• Help organize and manage the research laboratory.
• Organize and analyze results of research experiments.
• Prepare reports of completed projects and draft manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

• PhD
• 5 or more years of experience working in a research laboratory focused on chemical engineering, biomaterials, and cell biology
• Demonstrated proficiency across a broad range of laboratory techniques, with particular emphasis on biomaterial synthesis
• Experience in writing and editing research reports

• DDS or Chemical Engineering degree
• Evidence of published papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals

The School of Dentistry is consistently ranked as the #1 dental school in the United States and the world. We embrace diversity in many forms and champion diversity of thought and culture. Our Mission, core values, and additional information about our school can be found on our website. The University of Michigan also offers comprehensive benefits to help you stay well and to support you as you plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave.
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after the first year of employment.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Work-life programs to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including: 
  • child care
  • elder care
  • lactation resources
  • mental and emotional health services
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
   

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.

This position is located at the UM School of Dentistry, 1011 North University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078.

We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for everyone. As part of the onboarding process, all candidates are required to submit their immunization records to Occupational Health Services (OHS) prior to their appointment start date to verify their immunization status. The process includes completing a two-step TB test for all new hires and providing proof of Hepatitis B immunization for clinic-facing roles. Additional immunizations may be necessary based on public health guidance or specific job responsibilities.

This is a full-time, 1-year term-limited position.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.