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

The Department of Cardiac Surgery at Michigan Medicine is seeking a Research Laboratory Specialist to join the Thoracic Aorta Research Lab and conduct experiments at the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC). Aortic disorders are major causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. The research in our laboratory is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying aortic aneurysm and valve disease. Utilizing a variety of approaches including stem cell biology, gene editing, bioengineered human vascular grafts and animal model studies, we aim to gain mechanistic insights into the disease pathologies and ultimately develop treatment strategies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Background in animal model studies in cardiovascular research.
• Strong publication record in vascular diseases is required for this position.
  Intermediate level : minimum 4 years of direct experience.
  Associate level: minimum1 year of direct experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Master’s degree preferred.

The Thoracic Aorta Research Lab brings together surgeons and researchers to develop novel approaches that address clinical needs in human aortic research and surgical intervention. Their work aims to improve the surgical outcomes of various procedures targeting thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection. In translational research, the team combines human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC), gene editing, tissue engineered blood vessels, and functional genomics to reveal the molecular mechanisms underlying aortic aneurysm and dissection.
The selected candidate will be expected to perform routine animal husbandry tasks, perform animal surgeries and monitoring in vivo, develop new animal models for cardiovascular research, and contribute to research papers.