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Research Laboratory Tech Sr/Inter
Location:
Ann Arbor, MI
Description:
How to Apply To apply, please submit the following documents: 1) CV.2) (optional) Cover Letter, outlining past research experiences, an expected start date for the position, and the contact information for 1-3 references. Summary The Spatial Biodynamics Lab ( spatialbiodynamics.org ) led by Dr. Changyang Linghu at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, is looking for a Senior Research Technician to join an exciting journey to unravel the principles of how cellular activities drive fundamental brain functions, such as computation, learning, and memory, via the development and application of novel technologies to read out and control cellular activities in the living brain. The Spatial Biodynamics Lab is at the intersection of the Medical School, Michigan Neuroscience Institute, Biosciences Initiative, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan and provides a unique and world's top interdisciplinary research and training environment. The Senior Research Technician will be primarily appointed in the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology in the Medical School, which is one of the world's most distinguished and largest biomedical research institutions and health systems and offers excellent professional development programs for career development.The successful applicant will develop and/or apply groundbreaking technologies to observe and decode cellular activities in the living brain. The successful applicant will also work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative setting with scientists and engineers at the University of Michigan.***For this specific position, prior experience in mouse in vivo experiments is preferred. PI bio: Dr. Changyang Linghu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan Medical School and faculty member of the Michigan Neuroscience Institute, Single Cell Spatial Analysis Program in the Biosciences Initiative, and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology working with Dr. Ed Boyden. His recent works are published in Cell, Nature Biotechnology, Neuron, and Nature Communications. He is the recipient of Whitehall Foundation Three-Year Research Grant (2024), Collaborative Pairs Pilot Project Award from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (2024), GenScript Life Science Research Grant (2024), Spatial Analytics of Cancer Challenge Seed Fund Award from UMich (2023), Biological Sciences Scholar (BSSP) from UMich (2022), MIT Spot Award (for community service) (2022), MIT Technology Review 35 Innovators Under 35 (TR35) China (2021), Bioengineering Rising Star Speaker from Princeton University (2021), J. Douglas Tan Postdoctoral Fellow (2020), McGovern Graduate Fellow (2018), and MIT Presidential Fellow (supported by Irwin Mark Jacobs and Joan Klein Jacobs) (2013). 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 successful applicant should have a strong interest in neuroscience and/or neurotechnology. Project(s) and research questions will be tailored depending on the candidate expertise and interests. Experimental responsibilities include in vivo experiments on mice, such as AAV (adeno-associated virus) injections and brain tissue histology. Non-experimental responsibilities include analyzing and interpreting results. Required Qualifications* Research Lab Tech Intermediate: HS Diploma or Assoc Degree and 1-3 years experience is required. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred. Experience in intracranial or retro-orbital AAV (adeno-associated virus) injection in mice. Research Lab Tech Senior: Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years experience is required. Experience in intracranial or retro-orbital AAV (adeno-associated virus) injection in mice. Desired Qualifications* Experience in any area of neuroscience research using live mice, including but limited to mouse behavior experiments and/or mouse brain histology, is preferred but not required.Experience in fluorescence microscopy is preferred but not required. Underfill Statement This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. 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. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. PDN-9c3a0c00-5563-4699-89e3-abb84eae8dd3
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