Staff Positions

U-M Jobs Posting: 246187

The Sen Lab at the Michigan Neuroscience Institute (MNI) is seeking a qualified research coordinator to provide support for the conduct of the Intern Health Study, a national NIH-funded longitudinal cohort study that assesses genetic, mobile technology, and program factors involved in the development of depression under stress. As a part of the study, 1500 to 3000 participants per year complete surveys pertaining to personality traits, stressful life events, and psychological symptoms, and submit daily mood ratings via the Intern Health mobile app. They also wear a Fitbit or Apple Watch for the purpose of measuring activity and sleep, and provide a salivary DNA sample.

The research coordinator will work under the direction of the study director, as well as in close collaboration with undergraduate and graduate students, study staff, and the Principal Investigator. The opportunity to pursue independent research projects would also be available.

The majority of job tasks can be accomplished remotely. However, the study coordinator may need to be onsite 5 to 10 hours per week to oversee data collection and supervise undergraduate Research Assistants in the lab.

U-M Jobs Posting: 245709

We are seeking a highly motivated individual for a position at the Research Laboratory Specialist Intermediate level to perform our research examining molecular control of synaptic function using primary neuronal cell culture. The candidate is expected to prepare cultured neurons and provide technical lab support in biochemistry, molecular biology, fluorescence microscopy, and electrophysiology.

U-M Jobs Posting: 244008

Experimental & Project Management Responsibilities:

• Perform Drosophila genetics and behavioral experiments, including sleep and circadian rhythms assays and analysis. 
• Maintain detailed records of results, including collecting, extracting & entering data.
• Analyze experimental results using customized software and common graphing and statistical software.
• Summarize and discuss experimental results.

Lab Management

• Assist in overseeing the laboratory's day-to-day operations, including some or all of the following: supply ordering, personnel scheduling, and promoting compliance with lab safety requirements.
• Assist with procurement activities by handling and/or supervising the purchasing, receipt, and inventory of reagents, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Assist with supervising undergraduate research assistants and involvement in the lab, especially in maintaining Drosophila strains and producing food and reagents for Drosophila experiments.
• Assist as needed with the maintenance of Drosophila strains, behavioral assay reagents, and other critical reagents.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and achieve short- and long-range plans.
• Coordinate proper waste disposal according to University standards
• Learn essential lab techniques and procedures and assist with training new lab members
• Attend weekly lab meetings
• Ensure lab compliance with University, state, and federal laboratory safety regulations.
• Assist with establishing/updating protocols for lab procedures as needed.

Other support duties as requested.

Seeking a motivated, organized individual to serve as research support staff for the Neuroscience laboratory investigating the neurobiological substrates of learning and memory using genetically engineered mice. The laboratory employs various techniques, including molecular biology, electrophysiology, and behavioral analysis. The candidate will be expected to perform technical, administrative, and general laboratory functions. The candidate will be expected to coordinate the maintenance, breeding, and genotyping of transgenic mouse colonies. Collect mouse tissue samples, isolate DNA from mouse tissues, and analyze DNA by PCR.

The candidate should be familiar with routine molecular biology techniques, including RNA isolation and RT-PCR; additional experience with biochemical techniques, including protein purification, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry, is expected. Additional responsibilities will include: order and maintain lab supplies, materials and equipment; unpack received orders, and arrange returns of damaged or incorrect orders. Maintain a clean, safe, and functional laboratory. Enter data into the computer in Excel or another database format. Assist the PI in preparing reports, abstracts, and publications of data. In addition, the candidate may be responsible for training and supervising undergraduate work-study students.

The Kwan Lab seeks a Research Laboratory Specialist Associate to support a laboratory group studying neural circuit development and neurodevelopmental disorders using genetic, genomic, and imaging techniques. The position involves performing complex experimental procedures and techniques in molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, rodent genetics, and neuroanatomy. Additional responsibilities include personnel training, ordering supplies and consumables, maintenance of animal colony, and ensuring compliance with university regulations.

U-M Jobs Posting: 244064

The Savier lab at the University of Michigan in the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology and Ophthalmology is looking for a research assistant! The Savier lab is seeking motivated candidates to help manage the multilevel approach the lab is taking and contribute scientifically to a joint project with the Werneburg lab.  More precisely, we are looking for candidates interested in managing laboratory and supplies, managing research animal colonies and performing in vivo imaging and quantification.