Job Board

The Departments of Molecular & Integrative Physiology and Cell & Developmental Biology in conjunction with the Institute for Heart and Brain Health at the University of Michigan Medical School invite applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level. We seek outstanding colleagues whose research addresses cutting-edge questions in any area of physiology as well as cell and developmental biology with relevance to heart and/or brain health.

Successful candidates will join a highly collaborative scientific community that values transformative science and the development of the next generation of scientific leaders. Primary appointment will be in one of these two world-class departments, with research space in the pioneering Institute for Heart and Brain Health (IHBH).  IHBH is dedicated to understanding the common biological factors influencing health and disease in the heart and brain, as well as how these organs communicate.

Qualifications

Qualifications include a Ph.D. and/or M.D., a track record of successful scientific discovery, publication, potential for extramural funding, and collaboration, as well as a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in the biomedical sciences.

The University of Michigan provides a vibrant and stimulating academic environment, and we welcome applicants who are driven to explore the frontiers of heart and brain health research. If your qualifications align with our vision, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic and innovative community. We also strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in the sciences, and dual career couples.

Further information about the Departments and the IHBH, as well as their research and educational missions are available at:

https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/cell-developmental-biology

https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/molecular-integrative-physiology

https://ihbh.medicine.umich.edu/

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, please send:

1) Cover letter including contact information for three references

2) CV

3) Description of past and current research activities (2 pages)

4) Summary of future research plans (2 pages) Please comment on how your work aligns with the IHBH mission.

5) Summary of commitment to and plans for creating a diverse and inclusive scientific environment (1 page). 

Applications can be submitted to:  https://apply.interfolio.com/130636

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with full consideration given to applications received by November 1, 2023, applications will still be accepted after this date. Please contact Holly Martin at martihm@umich.edu with any questions