"Research Fellow"

A Postdoctoral position is available in the Sutton Laboratory in the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan (UM) Medical School to study altered synapse development in Neurodevelopmental disorders associated with altered chromatin regulation. The candidate will participate in multiple NIH-funded projects that explore disease mechanisms in rodent and human models.

The Sutton Lab is housed within the Michigan Neuroscience Institute in the Interdisciplinary Taubman Biomedical Sciences Research Building on UM's medical school campus, immediately adjacent to UM's central campus. The laboratory is closely linked with multiple basic science and clinical laboratories through active collaborations, which offers the potential for training in diverse sets of innovative research techniques. We are seeking candidates who will be able to conduct discovery-oriented research in this unique collaborative environment. Successful candidates will be able to use electrophysiology, neuroimaging, chromatin biochemistry, functional genomics/informatics, and human 2D and 3D neuron models to explore the roles of chromatin regulators in activity-dependent synapse development in the central nervous system. Candidates are expected to have familiarity with these approaches, but not necessarily extensive expertise. Experience in electrophysiology, however, is considered a particularly important strength.

The department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology (MIP) runs a structured professional development program for postdoctoral research fellows that features enhanced mentoring and an emphasis on development of key skills such as scientific writing, grant writing, and oral communication. This MIP Postdoctoral Scholars program has significant resources to promote professional development, skill-based workshops, and community networking events. The program also provides an intensive program to guide Postdoctoral Fellows through all elements of the industry and/or academic job search process.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who meets the below qualifications:

• Ph.D. in neurobiology/molecular and cell biology/bioinformatics or related discipline.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in one or more of the following fields preferred, but not required: synaptic plasticity, genetics, epigenetics.
• Experience in electrophysiology techniques will be an important asset.

The Salary range is $62,232 ~ $66,604 per year (depending on experience) comes with a competitive benefits package, and the opportunity to appoint and supervise one or more paid undergraduates to work on projects of your choice. The appointment of this position is at least 2 years. In the United States, the University of Michigan Medical School is one of the largest biomedical research enterprises and is located in Ann Arbor, consistently ranked as one of the best cities to live in the United States.