How to Apply
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.
Job Summary
The Wang laboratory at the Life Sciences Institute is looking for an organized person with a background in molecular cloning and biology, protein engineering and sensor design and fluorescence imaging and analysis to join our research team. The Wang Lab employs state-of-the art research approaches to design molecular sensors and probes to study brain signaling. You will report directly to Dr. Wang.
Mission Statement
The Life Sciences Institute explores biological processes, structures, and functions at the finest scale to create impact on a global scale. With a diverse community of inquisitive minds and exceptional tools, we are a catalyst for breakthrough discoveries.
For more information on the Wang laboratory: https://www.lsi.umich.edu/science/our-labs/wenjing-wang-lab
Responsibilities*
Experimental job responsibilities will include:
- Participate in multiple research projects on designing chemical-dependent protein switch to regulate peptide activity, with the ability to come up with research designs and troubleshoot
- Perform directed evolution methods to improve the molecular tools
- Perform cellular assays to characterize and validate the tools
- Conduct immunofluorescence and confocal imaging
Non-Experimental job responsibilities will include:
- Assist with writing manuscripts on the research work
- Participating in group meeting presentations
- Carry out some shared group responsibilities, including but not limited to ordering and preparing shared reagents
Required Qualifications*
- High School Diploma or Associate's degree
- Minimum six months experience in basic molecular cloning, including designing DNA constructs, primers, DNA electrophoresis, DNA gel purification, Gibson cloning reaction, bacterial transformation, bacterial culture, DNA miniprep.
- Minimum six months prior laboratory experience in yeast cell directed evolution and flow cytometry, mammalian cell culture, fluorescence imaging, concentrated AAV virus preparation
Desired Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, molecular biology or related chemical biology majors (e.g. cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry)
- Minimum six months experience in plate reader experiments
- Previous experience assisting with writing research manuscripts
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.
Additional Information
Benefits at the University of Michigan:
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Maternity and Parental Leave
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 are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
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.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.