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.

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position under the guidance of Dr. James Weiland. The position offers an opportunity to work on next generation retinal prosthesis with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and clinicians.

The specific goals of the research are to optimize intraretinal stimulation. Using novel carbon fiber array technology, we will stimulate inner retina cells and record evoked responses using imaging and electrophysiology. Multi-channel stimulation optimization will be achieved using a closed-loop, semi-automated experimental paradigm. The findings from these experiments will feed into the design of a prototype implant to be tested in large animals.  

The Neural Engineering and Ophthalmology research environments are excellent. The Neural Engineering Training Program and the Vision Research Training Program offer myriad opportunities for professional development and networking.

This position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. The initial appointment will be for a minimum of two years, with the potential for extension in subsequent years. The salary offered will be commensurate with experience.

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.

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?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Conduct all aspects of ex vivo retina patch-clamp electrophysiology experiments, perform intraocular injections (will train), assist with annual reports, maintain accurate lab records, write manuscripts and proposals.

PhD in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or related field. Hands-on experience with all aspects of patch-clamp electrophysiology in ex-vivo mammalian retina. Record of publication in retinal research.

Experience with fluorescence imaging, electrical stimulation, computational modeling, image processing.

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.

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.

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.