University of Michigan

RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

University of Michigan$80K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in biomedical engineering or MD required.
  • Postdoctoral experience in cardiovascular medicine.
  • Training in human vascular modeling and functional analysis of SCAD gene candidates.
  • Expertise in computational transcriptomic and proteomic analysis.
  • Experience with smooth muscle cell biomechanical assays.
  • Demonstrated scholarly output, including publications and funding acquisition.

Responsibilities

  • Establish an independent or collaborative research program.
  • Design and develop experiments related to vascular disease mechanisms.
  • Conduct research using vascular organoids for therapy identification.
  • Prepare scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Present research findings at academic conferences and seminars.
  • Mentor students and lab personnel in research techniques.
  • Contribute to teaching and educational initiatives within the department.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for academic advancement through a mentored research program.
  • Possibility for hybrid or remote work arrangements at departmental discretion.
  • Engagement in student and personnel mentoring within a laboratory setting.
Full Job Description
How to Apply

Please send CV to Dr. Santhi Ganesh c/o Kristina Carpenter, [email protected] .

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced cardiovascular medicine researcher with a focus on human vascular modeling and arterial disease, using vascular organoids to study disease mechanisms, and identify potential therapies. Successful applicant will be expected to establish a research program (either independent- or team science-based) and design and develop experiments; including scientific writing, and publishing and presenting results. Successful applicant will have the opportunity for academic advancement within a mentored research program. Opportunity for teaching/mentoring of students, lab personnel and fellows in a laboratory setting.

Required Qualifications*

Applicants should hold a PhD in biomedical engineering and/or an MD, and have postdoctoral research experience in the area of cardiovascular medicine, with specific training in human vascular modeling, functional analysis of SCAD gene candidates, computational transcriptomic and proteomic analysis, and smooth muscle cell biomechanical assays. Evidence of scholarly ability (e.g., record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, acquisition of external funding, and presentation experience) is expected.

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 .

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

280650

Working Title

RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

Job Title

RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Int Med-Cardiology

Posting Begin/End Date

7/27/2026 - 8/03/2026

Career Interest

Primary

About University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
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