Michigan Medicine

ASSISTANT RESEARCH SCIENTIST

We are seeking an experienced cardiovascular medicine researcher with a focus on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and variants of the gene MYBPC3. The role involves establishing a research program, designing and developing experiments, and contributing to scientific writing, publishing, presenting results, and teaching in a laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities
  • establish a research program (either independent- or team science-based)
  • design and develop experiments
  • scientific writing
  • publishing and presenting results
  • teach students, lab personnel and fellows in a laboratory setting
Required
  • Applicants should hold a PhD and/or MD
  • research experience in the area of cardiovascular medicine
  • specific training in human stem-cell derived cardiomyocyte models
  • specific training in engineered cardiac tissue platforms
  • specific training in cardiac genetics
  • specific training in the study of contractile, calcium-handling, and electrophysiological mechanisms underlying inherited cardiomyopathies
  • Evidence of scholarly ability (e.g., record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, acquisition/potential of external funding, and presentation experience) is expected
How to Apply

Please Email CV To

Adam Helms, MD

UMH IM Cardiology

CVC SPC 5853

Ann Arbor MI 48109-5853

Molecular & Integrative Physiology

7744 Med Sci II

Ann Arbor MI 48109-5622

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced cardiovascular medicine researcher with a focus on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and variants of the gene MYBPC3. Successful applicant will be expected to establish a research program (either independent- or team science-based) and design and develop experiments; including scientific writing, and publishing and presenting results. Successful applicant will have the opportunity for academic advancement within a mentored research program. Opportunity for teaching students, lab personnel and fellows in a laboratory setting.

Required Qualifications*

Applicants should hold a PhD and/or MD, and have research experience in the area of cardiovascular medicine, with specific training in human stem-cell derived cardiomyocyte models, engineered cardiac tissue platforms, cardiac genetics, and the study of contractile, calcium-handling, and electrophysiological mechanisms underlying inherited cardiomyopathies. Evidence of scholarly ability (e.g., record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, acquisition/potential of external funding, and presentation experience) is expected.

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.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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