How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through our online application portal. For any queries, please contact Bruce Skinner at rbskinne@med.umich.edu.

• Submission of Application: Complete the online application form and upload your CV, research proposal, and other required documents.
• Letters of Recommendation: Submit at least three letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with your academic and research background.

Summary

We are excited to announce that our cardiovascular research program is now accepting applications for new Postdoctoral Training Positions in Cardiovascular Aging Research. This initiative offers an opportunity for students to be part of a collaborative and innovative research environment that aims to push the boundaries of what we know about cardiovascular aging.

This is a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to engage in cutting-edge research aimed at understanding the mechanisms and implications of cardiovascular aging. The research projects would focus on how the integration of different scientific disciplines can enhance our understanding of cardiovascular aging. Projects with translational impact and potential clinical applications are encouraged.

In a world where the population is aging at an unprecedented rate, understanding the intricacies of cardiovascular health has never been more critical. Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults, making our research timely and essential for improving healthcare outcomes. As a postdoctoral fellow in our program, you will have the unique opportunity to delve into complex scientific questions, contribute to groundbreaking research, and pave the way for new therapeutic strategies aimed at enhancing cardiovascular health in aging populations.

Mission Statement

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.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

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

Responsibilities*

• Research Focus: Investigate the molecular, cellular, and physiological changes associated with cardiovascular aging.
• Mentorship: Fellows will join a research group within the U-M Medical School. Fellows are strongly encouraged to indicate an interest in working within a collaborative environment, with more than one PI.
• Funding: The fellowship includes an annual stipend corresponding to 120% of the NIH pay scale for postdoctoral fellows. In addition, a sum of $5,000 will be placed under the control of the fellow to cover expenses related to the attendance of scientific meetings, specific research endeavors, training, and professional development. Fellows also receive a subsidized health and dental plan for the fellow and their dependents, and optional life insurance.
• Career Development: Opportunities for academic and professional growth, including workshops, seminars, and conferences.

Professional development

• Fellows training will be facilitated by a mentorship panel including a primary mentor and an additional secondary mentor with synergetic expertise in the fellow's research domain.
• Fellows are encouraged to attend the monthly M-BoCA meeting as well as present their research at the annual M-BoCA seminar.
• On a monthly basis, fellows will engage in interactive sessions with the Program Directors, focusing on career development modules and scholarly dialogues that encompass both foundational and emerging topics in the field.
• Fellows will participate in grant-writing workshops, specifically tailored to prepare them for transition awards and K-series fellowships, which are pivotal for career advancement in academic research.
• The program is committed to equipping fellows with an expansive repertoire of competencies that are indispensable for a prosperous research career. This includes but is not limited to, advanced training in scientific manuscript writing, oral communication strategies, laboratory management techniques, and best practices for job application in research settings.

Required Qualifications*

• We seek early-career researchers of exceptional promise in the biological sciences in cardiovascular aging.
• Applicants must be less than one-year post-degree (Ph.D., M.D., Pharm.D., M.D./Ph.D., or Pharm.D./Ph.D.) at the time of application, or graduate students in the final year of their doctoral degree. Degree confirmation must be provided prior to the start of the fellowship. This can include applicants who are currently in their first year of postdoctoral research in a U-M lab.
• International trainees are welcome to apply. International applicants who have just completed their degree will be expected to take advantage of the F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) training time allowed or STEM status, if applicable. Those not eligible for F-1 OPT will be assisted in obtaining a visa.
• The program is open to all, and women, first-generation college trainees, and minorities underrepresented in the sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. (U-M nondiscrimination policy).

Work Schedule

Fellows are appointed full-time for a 12-month period, with the expectation that the appointment will be renewed each year for three-five years. Position will be tentatively begin in July 2024.

Additional Information

The Multidisciplinary Cardiovascular Aging (M-BoCA) center is strategically architected to serve as an interdisciplinary research hub, amalgamating diverse heterogeneous and synergistic scientific proficiencies. Our primary objectives are to elevate the methodological rigor of cardiovascular aging research and amplify the volume and impact of scholarly contributions. Specifically, we are committed to advancing our understanding of the molecular, cellular, and systemic mechanisms through which aging modulates cardiovascular physiology and contributes to associated pathologies.

Incorporated within the program's framework are essential educational and training dimensions. These include implementing an enhanced mentorship model designed to cultivate trainees' academic and research skills at various career stages. Additionally, the program is committed to organizing specialized educational forums that serve as platforms for disseminating and critically evaluating emerging research in the field of cardiovascular aging.

Background Screening

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.

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

Job Opening ID

244804

Working Title

RESEARCH FELLOW (Cardiovascular Aging Research)

Job Title

RESEARCH FELLOW

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Int Med-Cardiology

Posting Begin/End Date

2/23/2024 - 5/23/2024

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