How to Apply

Interested individuals should send the following to Dr. Pitchiaya ([email protected]):

1. A cover letter outlining your goals, accomplishments, and your interest in our lab, our work, and the position.
2. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
3. Name and contact information of at least three referees who are familiar with your work and can speak about your qualifications for this position.

Job Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Sethu Pitchiaya at the University of Michigan seeks to hire an enthusiastic Postdoctoral fellow. The prospective candidate will work on exciting projects that are aimed at understanding mammalian stress response mechanisms, investigating how these mechanisms are misappropriated by cancer and identifying potential paths for translating these findings for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. To address these pressing questions in physiology and cancer biology, we probe a variety of in vitro systems, in vivo models and mammalian tissues using an arsenal of contemporary technologies, including super-resolution imaging, single-cell sequencing, and spatial omics. More information about the lab can be found in https://sethupitchiaya.org/.   

Successful candidates will work with an interdisciplinary and dynamic group of scientists and clinicians and have the unique opportunity to work on projects that span basic and translational sciences. Candidates are expected to contribute to projects both intellectually and technically, actively partake in the preparation of grants and manuscripts and present their work at national and international meetings. Candidates are also expected to mentor junior researchers and collaborate within and outside of the labs. An ideal candidate will be a responsible, organized, and collaborative individual, who embraces diverse ideologies in science and otherwise. We will work with the candidate and equip them with the adequate expertise that will pave the way for a successful career the academia or the industry.

The Pitchiaya lab is located at the vibrant North Campus Research Complex (NCRC), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The NCRC houses diverse laboratories, research cores, and units promoting commercial advancements of ideas, with the added perk of ample parking space and accessible public transport. The city of Ann Arbor has been rated as one of the best cities to live in America. The city and the state of Michigan overall have abundant opportunities for leisure activities for people of all ages (https://www.michigan.org/).

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, which supports individual development and collaborations. We encourage applications from under-represented minorities, including women, individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, under-represented racial or ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities. We will make every effort to remove any barriers to the success of the hired individual. For further details about this position, please send an email to [email protected].

Required Qualifications*

• A PhD in the biomedical sciences with expertise in animal models of cancer.
• A track record of high-quality research demonstrated by publications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications*

1. PhD in molecular biology, cell biology or cancer biology.
2. Experience in single-molecule microscopy, super-resolution microscopy, epigenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and single-cell analysis.
3. Background in epigenetics, RNA biology or cancer biology.

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. 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.