Job Description

How to Apply

Interested applicants: please submit (1) a letter of interest; (2) personal statement regarding research interests, career goals, and experience; (3) a curriculum vita; (4) a writing sample (examples include, but are not limited to, a manuscript in preparation, a published manuscript, or a chapter from a dissertation); and (5) contact information for two or three references who can supply a letter of recommendation. General inquiries and questions about the position can be sent to Tina Mainieri, [email protected]. 

Job Summary

We are seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to join a research team examining a broad range of family and community factors influencing Alzheimers disease and related dementia (ADRD) risks and resilience. The position involves two focuses:

A successful candidate will present research activities within the group and at scientific meetings. Support for preparing applications for external funding would be provided.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care ? that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Locations

The primary appointment will be at the School of Medicine. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with Dr. HwaJung Choi and faculty members at the School of Medicine and the Institute for Social Research who have investigator roles on the grants.  The work environment will be hybrid remote and in-person. The postdoctoral fellow will share an office in the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC). Weekly presence in the office is encouraged. Opportunities for seminars and other research resources are available at School of Medicine and Institute for Social Research.

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

Salary range is $70,000 - $80,000/year plus benefits and grant related travel funds. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience of the candidate. The appointment will be for one year, with a potential for annual renewal for up to 3 years total. 

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.

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