Doctoral Fellow jobs at University of Michigan - 45 jobs

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. Job Summary The Department of Radiology at the University of Michigan is seeking one full-time postdoctoral scholar, for an in-person, 1-year position, with the possibility of extending into a 2nd year contingent scholar's progress. The scholar will be mentored by Dr. Yuni Dewaraja and will primarily be involved in research related to NIH and industry funded projects in nuclear medicine imaging and dosimetry. This includes clinical trials in radiopharmaceutical therapy for prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumor and combination therapy of internal radiation and external beam radiotherapy for liver cancer. The scholar will have the opportunity to work on projects with novel radiopharmaceuticals including alpha emitters. The scholar will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers/clinicians in Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Electrical Engineering. 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* The candidate will: * Benchmark/validate/adapt radiation dosimetry algorithms developed at Michigan and by industry collaborators. Develop code for data analysis. * Perform patient specific dosimetry calculations and analysis for research projects. Contribute to clinical dosimetry protocols. * Contribute to novel research projects that are sponsored by NIH and industry. This includes dose escalation trials, pharmacokinetic model development, therapies with alpha emitters, and combination therapy with internal and external beam radiotherapy. * Present research findings at conferences and prepare manuscripts for publication * Contribute to experimental measurements in the nuclear medicine clinic for research purposes * Contribute to developing improved SPECT/CT and PET/CT image segmentation and reconstruction methods including AI-based methods. * Additional responsibilities include lab-management, contribution to patient recruitment and regulatory process, and opportunities to developing their own lines of inquiry (i.e., NIH K Award, etc.). Required Qualifications* * PhD in medical physics, nuclear engineering or other engineering or physics disciplines. Applicants with medical degrees with relevant experience will also be considered. * Experience working with medical images. * Very good computer programming skills and physics background is essential. Desired Qualifications* * Nuclear medicine imaging/dosimetry experience. * Experience in image reconstruction. * Experience with Artificial Intelligence in medical imaging * Experience with Monte Carlo simulation in medical imaging Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes

This project will involve generating and testing brain-penetrant antibody-nucleic acid conjugates for reducing gene expression in the brain after intravenous administration. The goal is to prevent pathology in mouse models of neurodegenerative disease using a noninvasive, antibody-based technology. Responsibilities* The responsibilities will include cloning and producing bispecific antibodies, conjugating nucleic acids, and testing their pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in vivo. In addition, the duties will also include testing the ability of the antibody-nucleic acid conjugates to prevent pathology in mouse models of neurodegenerative diseases. Required Qualifications* Molecular biology cloning of proteins and/or antibodies, protein expression and purification, and some animal handling experience. Desired Qualifications* Experience performing pharmacokinetic analysis of antibody or other protein therapeutics. Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Postdoctoral Researcher- Mechanical Engineering at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Essential functions (job duties): We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher position focused on laboratory investigations of air-blast atomization in liquid films. We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and creative researcher with a strong background in atomization and experimental fluid mechanics, particularly in optical flow-visualization techniques. The successful candidate will conduct advanced laboratory experiments to study the dynamics of gas coherent structures and the formation of transverse liquid waves. This work will involve a combination of novel experimental approaches, including PIV, LIF, high-speed imaging, and shadowgraph. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data, and for producing project reports and peer-reviewed journal publications. Qualifications: This position requires a PhD qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong background in liquid atomization and experimental fluid mechanics. Strong ability to analyze analytical data sets. Experience with PIV, LIF, high-speed imaging, and shadowgraph is highly desirable. Effective oral and written communication skills are required. The candidate is expected to be self-motivated, able to work collaboratively with team members and external collaborators. School/College/Division: H05 - College of Engineering Primary department: H0507 - Mechanical Engineering Employment type: * Regular Employee * Job type: Full Time * Job category: Research Funding/salary information: * Compensation type: Annual Salary * Salary minimum: TBD * Salary hire maximum: TBD Job openings: * Number of openings: 1 Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Postdoctoral Researcher- Mechanical Engineeringat its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Essential functions (job duties): We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher position focused on laboratory investigations of air-blast atomization in liquid films. We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and creative researcher with a strong background in atomization and experimental fluid mechanics, particularly in optical flow-visualization techniques. The successful candidate will conduct advanced laboratory experiments to study the dynamics of gas coherent structures and the formation of transverse liquid waves. This work will involve a combination of novel experimental approaches, including PIV, LIF, high-speed imaging, and shadowgraph. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data, and for producing project reports and peer-reviewed journal publications. Qualifications: This position requires a PhD qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related field. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong background in liquid atomization and experimental fluid mechanics. Strong ability to analyze analytical data sets. Experience with PIV, LIF, high-speed imaging, and shadowgraph is highly desirable. Effective oral and written communication skills are required. The candidate is expected to be self-motivated, able to work collaboratively with team members and external collaborators. School/College/Division: H05 - College of Engineering Primary department: H0507 - Mechanical Engineering Employment type: + Regular Employee + Job type: Full Time + Job category: Research Funding/salary information: + Compensation type: Annual Salary + Salary minimum: TBD + Salary hire maximum: TBD Job openings: + Number of openings: 1 Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required. The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.

The Michigan IRACDA program supports postdoctoral fellows as part of the NIH Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Awards. The proposed four-year program for each trainee scholar involves an initial three years of 75%-time research training coupled with 25%-time teaching at one of two partner institutions: Henry Ford College (HFC) and Wayne County CC District (WCCCD). The first 3 years would be paid for by the K12 grant while the 4th year is paid for by the mentor and is expected to allow the scholars to complete their research projects, carry out some teaching and work towards securing a faculty position. The mentoring of teaching will be done by faculty at HFC and WCCCD. Our selected scholars will be involved in course planning and management, and as they progress they will give lectures and be involved in mentoring activities. Fellows will perform research with faculty in the STEM fields, including those in the Medical School, Engineering, and Arts & Sciences. Candidates should: Have clear and unambiguous interest in pursuing an academic career that includes teaching. Some prior teaching experience is preferred, but not required Be willing to commit 25% time to teaching during the first three years of this fellowship Commit to stay in the program for at least 3 years Have at least one first author publication during PhD period Have completed less than 2 years of previous postdoctoral training Be US citizen or permanent resident Trainees with underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply

The Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan-Institute for Social Research expects to have up to three full-time fellowship opportunities, starting on or about September 1, 2026. Two of these fellowships would be supported by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and one fellowship would be supported by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) . Fellows devote most of their time to independent research. Positions offer exceptional opportunities for collaboration at the Institute for Social Research on major projects in the U.S. and overseas. The term of fellowship appointment will be for two years. Availability of positions is contingent on continued funding from NIH. Fellowships provide health insurance, stipends to support living expenses and supplemental childcare support. Stipend will be commensurate with experience, based on levels mandated by NIH. For these NIH supported fellowships, we are interested in reviewing applications from a pool of highly talented scientists from different backgrounds and disciplines. Eligibility: These fellowships are supported by federal funding from the National Institutes of Health. As such, only U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents are eligible for these particular federally funded postdoctoral fellowships. Applicants must be Citizens or Permanent Residents of the United States at the time of application. Applicants must include current Citizenship/Permanent Resident status on the first page of their CV to be considered for this fellowship. Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in demography, public health, public policy, or one of the social sciences (e.g., sociology, economics, psychology) by the starting date. Selection will be based on scholarly potential and compatibility with the interests of a faculty mentor. When assessing applicants we will take into consideration current NIH guidelines with respect to the scope of population studies research that is supported by either the National Institute on Aging (i.e. research with clear aging and health relevance) or the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development's Population Dynamics Branch.

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* * Analyzing and comparing amplicon sequences that define the human microbiome * Preparing figures and text for publication and presentations * Adapting and implementing bioinformatic workflows for sequence analysis * Reading relevant literature, including conceptual state-of-the-art methods * Working with team members to advise on analysis strategies Required Qualifications* * Bachelors degree in mathematics/statistics, computational biology or equivalent * Familiarity with DNA sequence analysis, especially rRNA gene sequences * Familiarity with microbial diversity metrics * Proficiency in R for data analysis and visualization * A minimum of 4 years of research experience performing bioinformatics research * Adept at command line interfaces Desired Qualifications* * Co-authorship on publications related to the gut microbiome * Expertise with mothur and R Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes

How to Apply To apply please put the following into one pdf: a detailed cover letter, CV, writing sample, and names of three references. Salary: $65,000-$68,000 (depending on experience) plus fellow benefits. Information about available benefits can be found here

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 email the following application materials directly to Dr. Jalonne L. White-Newsome ([email protected]

How to Apply Please combine the cover letter, CV and references into ONE document before submitting your electronic application. To apply, please submit your electronic application via this website. A cover letter is required for consideration of the position and should be attached as the first page of your vitae. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position, your research accomplishments, and outline your skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Also, provide the names, institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of 3 professional references in your application package. Any questions related to this position may be addressed to Greg Cartee at: [email protected]

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. Job Summary The newly established research lab of physician-scientist Dr. Ameer Elaimy in the Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Michigan, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to explore the tumor microenvironment, cancer stem cells, metabolism and experimental therapeutics in liver cancer. Qualified applicants will have experience in cellular and molecular biology. Experience in mouse modeling in cancer and flow cytometry is also highly desired. The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Michigan has pioneered preclinical radiosensitization strategies that have directly translated to clinical trials for over 35 years, which was recently ranked No. 6 in the nation. Our very close integration of biology and clinical treatment facilitates the ongoing development of new therapeutic strategies in combination with radiation and their translation to clinical trials. 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* You will stand at the forefront of translational research in liver cancer. You will lead your own interdisciplinary project within a diverse team of experimental and computational biologists. You will have a shared responsibility for fostering a positive, collaborative working culture within our group. Required Qualifications* * Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences, or related discipline * Independent work ethic and readiness to work at the interface of disciplines * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Desired Qualifications* * Experience in molecular and cell biology * Experience in Crispr/Cas9 gene editing * Experience in mouse modeling in cancer * Experience in flow cytometry * Experience in bioinformatics Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes

How to Apply Interested candidates should submit the following: * Cover letter addressing relevant experience and interest in the project * Curriculum vitae (CV) * Contact information for three professional references * Sample publication or writing sample related to disability research or inclusion initiatives (if available) In order for the Career Portal system to accept a cover letter, Contact Information for 3 professional references and sample publications/writing sample, please include these as pages of your CV document. For questions about the position or application process, please contact: Dr. Connie Sung Email: [email protected]

The Pereira Lab at the Life Sciences Institute (LSI) is looking for a postdoctoral research fellow to join our research team. Our research integrates evolutionary systems and synthetic biology approaches to address the current challenges in natural product discovery. Through genome and enzyme engineering, we design high-performance microbial strains to accelerate the discovery and controlled production of natural products to develop new therapeutic leads. You will characterize the molecular mechanisms that regulate primary and secondary metabolism in Streptomyces species and will develop the cutting-edge experimental and computational approaches to accelerate natural product discovery. You will demonstrate strong teamwork, and you will have the academic freedom to independently develop the project in an interdisciplinary environment (60% wet lab and 40% computational). You will report directly to Dr. Pereira and work a fully on-site work schedule. Salary is determined by years or quality of experience. Mission Statement The Life Sciences Institute

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How to Apply Provide your CV with brief cover letter describing your research experiences and ongoing research interests (including specific interest in this lab) as well as contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Job Summary Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellow at the intersection of Regulatory Genomics and Statistical Genetics in the laboratory of Dr. Steve Parker in the Departments of Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics, Human Genetics, and Biostatistics at the University of Michigan (***********************

How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your CV. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Additionally, your application must include: * A writing sample * Contact information for at least three references We will start reviewing applications January 30, 2026. Job Summary We invite applications for a postdoctoral research associate position to work with Dr. Nina Brooks ([email protected]

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. Job Summary We are seeking a candidate to fill a Research Investigator position in Prof. Xudong Fan's lab in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. This position starts on May 1, 2026 with a duration of one year. It is renewable pending performance and funding. The details of the position can be found in the subsequent section. For the Fan lab, please visit ****************************** Prof. Fan can be reached by his email at [email protected]

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. Job Summary NOTE: This position is term-limited for 21 months (through November 2027). The laboratory of Roger Cone at the Life Sciences Institute (LSI) is looking for a Research Investigator to oversee a research project focused on the preclinical discovery and development of melanocortin neuropeptides. These studies will require considerable expertise and research experiences in neurobiology and cell culture, including development and culture of differentiated neuronal cell lines, and assays of these lines for neuronal function and activity. You will oversee research performed by students and research technicians, report directly to Dr. Cone and perform your work onsite at the LSI. Mission Statement The Life Sciences Institute

The Marsal Family School of Education at the University of Michigan invites applications for a full-time Research Investigator to work on an innovative project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The project, led by PI Jamaal Matthews (University of Michigan) and co-PI Nia Nixon (University of California, Irvine), focuses on developing and deploying Generative AI (GenAI) tools to support secondary mathematics teachers' professional learning through equity-centered coaching. The project abstract is below. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing the project's research objectives, which include: Developing GenAI models to code mathematics instruction based on the seven dimensions of Belonging-Centered Instruction (BCI). Creating AI models capable of coding video-recorded secondary mathematics instruction for generating a strengths and improvement assessment to guide human-facilitated teacher coaching. Designing AI-driven learning modules that can suggest culturally relevant and sustaining instructional strategies (as well as point to examples of enactment) for supporting secondary mathematics teachers' professional learning and instructional improvement. This is a two-year appointment, with the option for a third year renewal, anticipated to start in summer 2025. The position will be based in the Eileen Lappin Weiser Center for Learning Sciences in the Marsal School of Education at the University of Michigan. The research investigator will report directly to Jamaal Matthews and Nia Nixon; however, in year one they will also spend 30% of their weekly time working with Rebecca Quintana and Christopher Quintana on their “ready to hand” GenAI tools project and 10% of their weekly time for integrated collaborative work with the center. The Eileen Lappin Weiser Center for Learning Sciences at the University of Michigan is a vibrant hub for innovation and research in education. It offers a multidisciplinary environment for collaboration with experts in psychology, neuroscience, education, and technology. The center is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and resources that support cutting-edge research in learning sciences. Scholars within the center are encouraged to explore diverse methodologies and apply their work to real-world education challenges, fostering both academic growth and practical impact. The center's collaborative culture, combined with access to thought leaders and a supportive community, makes it an ideal environment for emerging scholars to thrive and contribute to meaningful advancements in learning sciences. A Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Education, Learning Analytics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or related fields. Demonstrated expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and/or machine learning, with experience training and deploying models. Strong coding skills and expertise with large language models. Deep knowledge of at least one programming language, Python, Java, C++ Experience with Machine learning and Deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX) Experience in prompt techniques, zero-shot prompting, fine-tuning, etc, using LLMs through APIs Record of independent research resulting in high-quality publications and evidence of growing citation impact. High-level communication skills and ability to represent data in various ways to communicate findings to diverse audiences. Sound interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with team members, other colleagues in the Eileen Lappin Weiser Center for the Learning Sciences, and external parties.