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Research Fellow in Immunology and Microbiology in Gut Inflammation University of Michigan in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Immunology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of Michigan
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Research Fellow in Immunology and Microbiology at the University of Michigan (Michigan Medicine, Department of Pathology) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
This is an onsite research position focused on gut inflammation triggered by microbes in mouse models. The successful candidate will study the intestine of normal and mutant mice exposed to microbiota and pathogens, including work involving immune checkpoint blockade, immune cell purification and transfer, microbiology, pathology, flow cytometry, and experimental design aimed at publishing results in scientific journals.
Academic background: MD or PhD in biomedical sciences or a related field is required, along with at least 3 years of research experience. The role is best suited to candidates with strong hands-on laboratory skills and a record of publications.
Technical profile: Experience with rodents, gene expression analysis, immune cell isolation and culture, bacterial culture and infection, and flow cytometric analysis is required. Preferred experience includes bacterial genome manipulation and protein analysis by Western blot and immunoprecipitation.
Publication expectation: Applicants must have at least two publications, preferably including first-author work.
Application: A cover letter is required and must be attached as the first page of the resume. Apply through the University of Michigan careers portal.
Deadline: The posting states applications are reviewed after the minimum seven-day posting period and may be removed after that period; no exact closing date is given in the text. The posting dates shown are 10/26/2026 to 11/30/2026.
Funding details
Available
What's required
MD or PhD in biomedical sciences or a related field, with at least 3 years of research experience. Applicants should be highly responsible, cooperative, able to work independently with initiative, and have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Required technical experience includes standard computer software, rodent care, gene expression analysis, immune cell purification and culture, bacterial culture and infection, and flow cytometric analysis. At least two publications are required, preferably with first-authored papers. Desired experience includes manipulation of bacterial genomes and protein analysis by Western blot and immunoprecipitation.
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Prepare a cover letter and attach it as the first page of your resume. Submit the application through the University of Michigan careers portal using the Apply Now link.
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