How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with your specific interest in this position, career goals, relevant skills/experience and contact information of three references to Dr. Antonio Morales-Hernandez (email: antmor@umich.edu). Electronic applications only will be accepted. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Summary

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Morales-Hernandez Lab in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the School of Dentistry to study the regulatory mechanisms controlling hematopoietic stem cell (HSCs) function during normal and pathologic hematopoiesis. You will have the opportunity to develop new exciting projects involving the refinement of the functional heterogeneity in the HSC pool, transcriptional dysregulation of hematopoietic progenitors and its impact in bone marrow transplantation and hematological disorders. In this position, you will have a chance to lead your projects and mature into a fully independent researcher. The successful candidate will gain an experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques, mouse models and stem cell biology. The successful candidate must be highly motivated with strong research capabilities and ability to design and carry out experiments with a high level of independence. This individual will also assist the PI in training new lab members and writing research manuscripts and documents.

The ideal candidate should have a recent PhD or equivalent degree with a background in cell and molecular biology. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals is desired. Research experience in hematopoiesis is desired, but not required.

Mission Statement

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MDentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, and Inclusion.

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by:

• Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.
• Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

Work Locations

This position is located at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 1011 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.

Background Screening

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 will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.