RESEARCH FELLOW or VISITING RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

Please send a CV, research summary, and 1-page essay detailing why you are interested in conservation chemistry to tcernak@umich.edu

We seek a biological sciences expert to join a multidisciplinary automated drug discovery lab developing technologies to improve ecosystem health. The candidate will support tissue culture, cell culture, cell imaging, multi-omics, live animal handling, and bioinformatics capabilities within our lab, with applications focused on biodiversity conservation but also spanning human health.

The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team focused on accelerating drug discovery with data-rich and automated chemical methods for ecosystem health. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4HxzWaK1Vo. We are a medicinal chemistry lab with expertise in drug discovery to solve diseases in endangered species, or invasive species challenges. Target organisms include exotic vertebrates, trees and insects. Please review our research at www.cernaklab.com. The candidate will be a mentoring and leadership role in our conservation efforts.

Minimum Requirements: Research Fellow

• Education: PhD in Experimental Biology with a distinguished track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Alternative Appointment: Candidates who do not yet hold a PhD may be considered for a Visiting Research Investigator rank, provided they hold a Master of Science (MSc) degree.

Technical Qualifications & Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in cell culture and cell biology.
• Strong instrumental analysis skills, specifically for investigating biological mechanisms utilizing U-M Core Facility resources.
• Experience in Python or R programming is highly preferred.
• Mission Alignment: Candidates must demonstrate a clear interest in ecology and species conservation within their cover letter and application essay.

MSc or PhD in experimental biology, with a strong track record of publication in peer reviewed journals.