Job Title
RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR
Job ID
280650
Location
Ann Arbor Campus
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Mode of Work
Onsite
Job Title
RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR
Appointing Department
MM Int Med-Cardiology
Posting Begin Date
07/27/2026
Posting End Date
08/03/2026
Date Closed
 
FLSA Status
Exempt

How to Apply

 

Please send CV to Dr. Santhi Ganesh c/o Kristina Carpenter, kmcarp@med.umich.edu.

Job Summary

 

We are seeking an experienced cardiovascular medicine researcher with a focus on human vascular modeling and arterial disease, using vascular organoids to study disease mechanisms, and identify potential therapies. Successful applicant will be expected to establish a research program (either independent- or team science-based) and design and develop experiments; including scientific writing, and publishing and presenting results. Successful applicant will have the opportunity for academic advancement within a mentored research program. Opportunity for teaching/mentoring of students, lab personnel and fellows in a laboratory setting.

Required Qualifications*

 

Applicants should hold a PhD in biomedical engineering and/or an MD, and have postdoctoral research experience in the area of cardiovascular medicine, with specific training in human vascular modeling, functional analysis of SCAD gene candidates, computational transcriptomic and proteomic analysis, and smooth muscle cell biomechanical assays. Evidence of scholarly ability (e.g., record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, acquisition of external funding, and presentation experience) is expected.

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.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

 

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.