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Job Summary

The Jones Lab is seeking a motivated individual to join our dynamic and collaborative research team in a term-limited position. The successful candidate will work closely with the principal investigators and a post-doctoral fellow to support studies investigating neural and behavioral processes in zebrafish.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for hands-on training in zebrafish husbandry and cutting-edge imaging approaches. You will also have exposure to our ongoing computational collaboration with Howard University, where imaging data are integrated with advanced analysis pipelines to gain deeper insight into neural processes. The Jones Lab is committed to mentoring and supporting career development, including transitions to graduate or medical school. Join us in making meaningful contributions to the fields of neuropharmacology, toxicology, and developmental neuroscience.

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 Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day 2:1 Match on retirement savingsResponsibilities*Maintain zebrafish colonies, including breeding, genotyping, and monitoring health.Perform larval and adult zebrafish husbandry in accordance with institutional animal care guidelines.Prepare zebrafish for experimental procedures, including mounting for live imaging.Operate microscopy systems (e.g., two-photon) for imaging zebrafish larvae.Collect, organize, and analyze imaging data.Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records.Collaborate with lab members on data interpretation and contribute to presentations or manuscripts.Required Qualifications*Bachelor's degree in biology, neuroscience, zoology, or a related field.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.Interest in learning advanced microscopy techniques.

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

Desired Qualifications*Prior experience with zebrafish husbandry and breeding.Familiarity with microscopy (confocal, lightsheet, or fluorescence imaging).Comfort with quantitative data collection and image analysis software (e.g., ImageJ/Fiji).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

This is a term-limited position through February 11, 2027. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits.  This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

NOTE: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.