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Position Summary This postdoctoral appointment is designed to develop the postdoctoral scholar as an independent scientist and to enhance his/her professional skills in academia. As a team member of the Precision Health Program, this postdoctoral research associate would be expected to contribute quality research outputs and conceptual support to projects in stem cell therapy for type 1 diabetes. His/her responsibilities and duties include:
1. Perform in vitro experiments of human induced pluripotent stem cells transduction, differentiation, and test their response to the optogenetic treatments;
2. Perform cell/organoid transplantation in small diabetic animal models and in vivo optogenetic treatment on the graft cells;
3. Perform device implantation and testing in in vivo models.
3. Summarize and analyze research data, participate in manuscript writing and submission;
4. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the Precision Health Program.
This position is a 12 month fixed term appointment. Renewal of position is based on funding and performance. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree Doctorate -Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or Medical Science
Minimum Requirements The candidate must hold a PhD or equivalent degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or Medical Science.
Desired Qualifications Candidates with a background in stem cell biology or similar experience are welcome to apply. Experiences with 3D cell culture and animal surgery are desired.
Required Application Materials Please submit a cover letter, CV, names and contact information of three references.
Summary of Health Risks Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue, and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions. Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue Risks that have been identified by Environmental Health and Safety, such as exposure to lead, chemotherapy, formaldehyde, asbestos, etc Department Statement Michigan State University Department of Radiology strives to become a nationally and internationally acclaimed department by providing access to the highest quality medical care in our patient-centered environment, training future generations of highly skilled and compassionate physicians, advancing medical knowledge through state-of-the-art research, while meeting the wellness needs of our population through community outreach.
MSU Statement Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
About Michigan State University
Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.
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Benefits of working as a Research Associate-Fixed Term | Michigan State University in Michigan:
? Excellent Benefits Package
? Continuous Learning Opportunities
? Competitive salary
