Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

NOTE: This position will be a two (2) year term-limited appointment. 

The Cone laboratory at the Life Sciences Institute is looking for a research technician to join our dynamic neuroscience laboratory.  Our research centers on the networking of paraventricular hypothalamic (PVH) neurons and the melanocortin system, highlighting their essential role in regulating energy homeostasis. Activation of MC4R in PVH neurons induces satiety and boosts energy expenditure, while inhibition or dysregulation of these receptors results in hyperphagia and weight gain. We explore the complex connections between the PVH and other brain regions to better understand these regulatory mechanisms.

You will have experience handling mice, performing genotyping, and conducting immunohistochemistry. You will report directly to a senior faculty member in the Cone Lab and perform your research on-site.  This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about contributing to cutting-edge research in a collaborative environment with access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and technologies.

Mission Statement

The Life Sciences Institute explores biological processes, structures, and functions at the finest scale to create impact on a global scale. With a diverse community of inquisitive minds and exceptional tools, we are a catalyst for breakthrough discoveries.

For a summary of the Cone lab: https://www.lsi.umich.edu/science/our-labs/cone-lab

Responsibilities*

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Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

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.

Additional Information

Benefits at the University of Michigan:

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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.

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