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.  Please apply directly to Dr. Wu by sending a cover letter (indicating future project interests), an updated curriculum vitae (CV), and contact information for three references to conniewu@umich.edu.

Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Connie Wu at the Life Sciences Institute (LSI) is looking for a postdoctoral research fellow who is interested in applying analytical tools for ultrasensitive biomarker detection and biomarker signature discovery towards diagnostic and predictive applications in cancer. You will report to and work under the supervision of Dr. Wu and will have unencumbered access to state-of-the art facilities in the LSI and across the University of Michigan, including high-throughput liquid handlers and screening platforms, flow cytometry, and different imaging systems.

Please apply directly to Dr. Wu by sending a cover letter (indicating future project interests), an updated curriculum vitae (CV), and contact information for three references to conniewu@umich.edu.

Mission Statement

Our mission at the Life Sciences Institute is to promote the understanding of the fundamental processes of life, and to develop new ideas to improve human health.

For more information on the Life Sciences Institute: https://www.lsi.umich.edu/

For more information on the Wu lab: https://www.lsi.umich.edu/science/our-labs/connie-wu-lab

Responsibilities*

Experimental job responsibilities will include:

• Developing and performing bioanalytical assays, including single-molecule detection methods that involve flow cytometry or fluorescence imaging
• Performing data/image analysis for bioanalytical assays

Non-experimental job responsibilities will include:

• Work with PI on writing proposals and manuscripts
• Help mentor undergraduate and graduate students

Required Qualifications*

• PhD (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• Two years of experience in bioanalytical chemistry/diagnostic assay development or biochemical assays

Desired Qualifications*

• Two years of experience in MATLAB, Python, or R for image and data analysis, and machine learning
• Two years of experience in basic molecular biology and biochemical/cellular assay techniques
• Applicants with less than two years of experience in bioanalytical chemistry/diagnostics but with experience in molecular biology, synthetic chemistry, or other related fields, and interests in technology development for diagnostic and discovery applications are welcome to apply.

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:

• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• 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.