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.

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available in the McLaughlin lab at the University of Michigan in the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB).  We use a combination of multi-omics (single-cell transcriptomics and proteomics), cell biology, and genetics in the Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly) to investigate how neural circuits are built, refined, and maintained.

Our group values community, scientific rigor, and intellectual growth. We are seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to independently design and execute experiments, generate and analyze data related to the lab?s ongoing research projects, and bring new perspectives and expertise to the lab. We expect the postdoctoral fellow to be organized, collaborative, and provide mentorship and guidance to members of the group. Working under the guidance of Dr. Colleen McLaughlin (Principal Investigator), the fellow will also have opportunities to develop independent research directions, present at conferences, prepare work for publication, and apply to fellowships in support of their long-term career goals. 

Research projects (80%)
Independently:

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot experiments

• Generate, analyze, and interpret data 

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of experimental methods and results

• Prepare figures, manuscripts, and presentations

• Present experimental results internally and at scientific meetings 

• Contribute to the development of new research directions

• Apply for fellowships 

Lab citizenship and mentoring (20%)

• Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive lab environment

• Train new lab members in experimental procedures

• Mentor junior students including graduate students and undergraduates

• PhD in neuroscience, cell biology, developmental biology, or related field

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills contributing to a strong team environment

• Expertise in cell and molecular biology

• Background working with genetic model organisms

• Background knowledge and expertise in developmental biology research

• Previous experience working with Drosophila melanogaster or in glial cell development

• Experience with single-cell transcriptomic data analysis or development new multi-omic tools

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What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

   

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