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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Human Medicine
Department: Radiology Human Medicine 10022711
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: 52662.00-60000.00 Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

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.

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.

Doctorate -Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or Medical Science

The candidate must hold a PhD or equivalent degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or Medical Science.

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.

Please submit a cover letter, CV, names and contact information of three references.

• 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

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.

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.

Advertised:Aug 9, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Aug 18, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time